The Real Princess: A Look Inside Diana’s Life Aboard Queen Mary 2
13 days
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Small Group Tour
Explore the tragic story of Princess Diana with those who knew her best, including her personal bodyguard, on this transatlantic learning adventure from New York to London.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Discover the real Princess Diana as her former body guard Ken Wharfe recounts his time with the Royal Family during a series of lectures
- Go behind the scenes at historic Kensington Palace, Diana’s home for 16 years
- Explore the lives of the British monarchy with renowned journalists, photographers and the people who knew the Royals best
What's this trip about?
Explore the tragic story of Princess Diana with those who knew her best, including her personal bodyguard, on this transatlantic learning adventure from New York to London.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide
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Itinerary
Day
1
Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Patrick Jephson
New York City D New York Marriott Downtown
Activity note: Hotel check in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We wil...
Day
2
Patrick Jephson, Embark Queen Mary 2
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room, the breakfast buffet offers a variety of hot and cold items such as eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, cereals, toast, pastries, fruit, cold cu...
Day
3
Protecting the Modern Royal Family, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing, select one of the King’s Court dining options on Deck 7, go down to the Britannia Restaurant or relax with breakfast in your room as you ...
Day
4
Ken Wharfe’s Career Change, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing.
Morning: Continuing with Ken Wharfe’s presentations, we will learn about his transfer to the Royalty Protection unit in 1986, from violent i...
Day
5
Protecting A Princess, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing.
Morning: Ken Wharfe will discuss what was involved in protecting a Princess in public and in private.
Lunch: In the venue of your choosing. ...
Day
6
The Princess Withdraws, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing.
Morning: Ken Wharfe will talk about the period when Princess Diana withdrew from her royal duties in 1992.
Lunch: In the venue of your choo...
Day
7
The Documentary That Was Never Shown, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing.
Morning: Ken Wharfe will present “the documentary that was never shown!” He sets the scene to the background of the film and a liv...
Day
8
Ken Wharfe Concludes, Shipboard Activities
At Sea B,L,D Queen Mary II
Breakfast: In the venue of your choosing.
Morning: We will gather for a final summing up with Ken Wharfe.
Lunch: In the venue of your choosing.
Afternoon: Free time to prepare fo...
Day
9
Disembarkation, Althorp House, Arrive London
London, England B,L,D Copthorne Tara
Activity note: The drive to Althorp House is about 113 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. It is then about 75 miles, approximately 1.5 hours, to central London.
Breakfast: Early i...
Day
10
Kensington Palace
London, England B,L,D Copthorne Tara
Activity note: Stairs in the Palace but elevator accessible.
Breakfast: In the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers choices such as eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, ce...
Day
11
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey
London, England B Copthorne Tara
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Our motorcoach will take us to St Paul's Cathedral, scene of mass rejoicing when Diana married Prince Charles on 29 July 1981. The ceremony hailed as ...
Day
12
Royal Photographer, National Portrait Gallery
London, England B,L,D Copthorne Tara
Activity note: Elevators in the NPG.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We begin this morning with a fascinating audio-visual lecture in the hotel. We will hear from Gavi...
Day
13
Program Concludes
London, England B
Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. Private Cars to London Heathrow Airport; see the travel details section.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet, depending on departure times. This concludes our program. If you are returning...
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Last Updated: 6/10/2022
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Meals Included
- 33 Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 10 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
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