Diana S Ex Bodyguard Reveals Moment Tearful Princess Asked Him If She Was Safe

Lee Sansum, a former RMP officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” when Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her death. . Sansum was tasked with looking after Diana and her sons William and Harry during their stay at Al-Fayad’s 30-bedroom villa in St Tropez that summer. He has written a book about his experiences which will be released tomorrow. Princess Diana’s former bodyguard has spoken of how she was left fearing for her life after the murder of her boyfriend, fashion designer Gianni Versace (pictured together in 1985) Lee Sansum, pictured, a former Royal Military Police officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” after Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her. death itself “It was when Versace, when he was murdered,” Sansum said. “At the time everyone thought it was some kind of murder. “She was telling me she was upset. She was clearly upset, she had cried a lot. I just ran into her on the yacht and she asked me, very seriously, “Are they going to do this to me?” “I was a bit shocked by the whole scene at the time. We were pretty close… I just assured her that we were a very professional team and that we were going to take care of her and her boys as best we could.” Weeks later, on August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash along with Dodi Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul. At the time of Diana’s death, Sansum was part of the protection team of Mohamed Al-Fayed, owner of the Hôtel Ritz Paris and former Harrods department store and Fulham FC. In his book, he says he formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, particularly Harry. Lee Sansum (with sunglasses) with Diana on holiday in St Tropez, France in 1997 The Burnley-born Lee said Diana woke up at 7am every day and chatted to him. She said she feared for her life after the murder of her fashion designer boyfriend Gianni Versace, who was fatally shot outside his Miami Beach mansion in July 1997. Lee also remembers Diana telling him she wanted to live with Dodi in America as it was the only place she felt people wouldn’t run after her. The martial arts expert said he took an instant shine to young William and Harry, who were down-to-earth and friendly, just like their mother. He recalls trying to teach the two some kickboxing, but they were too “worried.” Lee grew up in a tough part of Greater Manchester and believed that to survive you had to stand up to bullies and be tougher than your opponent. Diana’s letter to Lee after the trip to St. Tropez thanks him for his service, which Lee now greatly appreciates He had a career with the Royal Military Police that took him to South Armagh’s ‘Bandit Country’ where he pulled an AWOL trooper out of a honey trap moments before an active duty IRA unit arrived to kill him. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland and joined SIB, the army’s own internal affairs unit, before entering the world of private security, operating in global hotspots such as Libya and the breakaway state of Somaliland. Lee added: “I believe the security officers following Diana, possibly British or a combined British-French team, may have either caused the accident by mistake or were in close proximity to the car when it happened. Lee, who now does frequent public speaking events, has a letter he received from the princess 25 years ago after that summer getaway, which he says he will treasure forever. The letter reads: “Dear Lee. William, Harry and I really wanted to write to thank you for looking after us so well during our stay in St Tropez. We realize that our presence, together with that of the media, made your work very difficult and for that we apologize! However, we all had a magical ten days – which would not have been possible without your invaluable contribution and for that, we all send our warmest possible thanks.’ The Bodyguard (Seven Dials), by Lee Sansum, is out on September 1, priced £9.99.

title: “Diana S Ex Bodyguard Reveals Moment Tearful Princess Asked Him If She Was Safe Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-24” author: “Dana Nordenstrom”

Lee Sansum, a former RMP officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” when Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her death. . Sansum was tasked with looking after Diana and her sons William and Harry during their stay at Al-Fayad’s 30-bedroom villa in St Tropez that summer. He has written a book about his experiences which will be released tomorrow. Princess Diana’s former bodyguard has spoken of how she was left fearing for her life after the murder of her boyfriend, fashion designer Gianni Versace (pictured together in 1985) Lee Sansum, pictured, a former Royal Military Police officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” after Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her. death itself “It was when Versace, when he was murdered,” Sansum said. “At the time everyone thought it was some kind of murder. “She was telling me she was upset. She was clearly upset, she had cried a lot. I just ran into her on the yacht and she asked me, very seriously, “Are they going to do this to me?” “I was a bit shocked by the whole scene at the time. We were pretty close… I just assured her that we were a very professional team and that we were going to take care of her and her boys as best we could.” Weeks later, on August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash along with Dodi Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul. At the time of Diana’s death, Sansum was part of the protection team of Mohamed Al-Fayed, owner of the Hôtel Ritz Paris and former Harrods department store and Fulham FC. In his book, he says he formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, particularly Harry. Lee Sansum (with sunglasses) with Diana on holiday in St Tropez, France in 1997 The Burnley-born Lee said Diana woke up at 7am every day and chatted to him. She said she feared for her life after the murder of her fashion designer boyfriend Gianni Versace, who was fatally shot outside his Miami Beach mansion in July 1997. Lee also remembers Diana telling him she wanted to live with Dodi in America as it was the only place she felt people wouldn’t run after her. The martial arts expert said he took an instant shine to young William and Harry, who were down-to-earth and friendly, just like their mother. He recalls trying to teach the two some kickboxing, but they were too “worried.” Lee grew up in a tough part of Greater Manchester and believed that to survive you had to stand up to bullies and be tougher than your opponent. Diana’s letter to Lee after the trip to St. Tropez thanks him for his service, which Lee now greatly appreciates He had a career with the Royal Military Police that took him to South Armagh’s ‘Bandit Country’ where he pulled an AWOL trooper out of a honey trap moments before an active duty IRA unit arrived to kill him. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland and joined SIB, the army’s own internal affairs unit, before entering the world of private security, operating in global hotspots such as Libya and the breakaway state of Somaliland. Lee added: “I believe the security officers following Diana, possibly British or a combined British-French team, may have either caused the accident by mistake or were in close proximity to the car when it happened. Lee, who now does frequent public speaking events, has a letter he received from the princess 25 years ago after that summer getaway, which he says he will treasure forever. The letter reads: “Dear Lee. William, Harry and I really wanted to write to thank you for looking after us so well during our stay in St Tropez. We realize that our presence, together with that of the media, made your work very difficult and for that we apologize! However, we all had a magical ten days – which would not have been possible without your invaluable contribution and for that, we all send our warmest possible thanks.’ The Bodyguard (Seven Dials), by Lee Sansum, is out on September 1, priced £9.99.

title: “Diana S Ex Bodyguard Reveals Moment Tearful Princess Asked Him If She Was Safe Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Rachel Cable”

Lee Sansum, a former RMP officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” when Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her death. . Sansum was tasked with looking after Diana and her sons William and Harry during their stay at Al-Fayad’s 30-bedroom villa in St Tropez that summer. He has written a book about his experiences which will be released tomorrow. Princess Diana’s former bodyguard has spoken of how she was left fearing for her life after the murder of her boyfriend, fashion designer Gianni Versace (pictured together in 1985) Lee Sansum, pictured, a former Royal Military Police officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” after Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her. death itself “It was when Versace, when he was murdered,” Sansum said. “At the time everyone thought it was some kind of murder. “She was telling me she was upset. She was clearly upset, she had cried a lot. I just ran into her on the yacht and she asked me, very seriously, “Are they going to do this to me?” “I was a bit shocked by the whole scene at the time. We were pretty close… I just assured her that we were a very professional team and that we were going to take care of her and her boys as best we could.” Weeks later, on August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash along with Dodi Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul. At the time of Diana’s death, Sansum was part of the protection team of Mohamed Al-Fayed, owner of the Hôtel Ritz Paris and former Harrods department store and Fulham FC. In his book, he says he formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, particularly Harry. Lee Sansum (with sunglasses) with Diana on holiday in St Tropez, France in 1997 The Burnley-born Lee said Diana woke up at 7am every day and chatted to him. She said she feared for her life after the murder of her fashion designer boyfriend Gianni Versace, who was fatally shot outside his Miami Beach mansion in July 1997. Lee also remembers Diana telling him she wanted to live with Dodi in America as it was the only place she felt people wouldn’t run after her. The martial arts expert said he took an instant shine to young William and Harry, who were down-to-earth and friendly, just like their mother. He recalls trying to teach the two some kickboxing, but they were too “worried.” Lee grew up in a tough part of Greater Manchester and believed that to survive you had to stand up to bullies and be tougher than your opponent. Diana’s letter to Lee after the trip to St. Tropez thanks him for his service, which Lee now greatly appreciates He had a career with the Royal Military Police that took him to South Armagh’s ‘Bandit Country’ where he pulled an AWOL trooper out of a honey trap moments before an active duty IRA unit arrived to kill him. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland and joined SIB, the army’s own internal affairs unit, before entering the world of private security, operating in global hotspots such as Libya and the breakaway state of Somaliland. Lee added: “I believe the security officers following Diana, possibly British or a combined British-French team, may have either caused the accident by mistake or were in close proximity to the car when it happened. Lee, who now does frequent public speaking events, has a letter he received from the princess 25 years ago after that summer getaway, which he says he will treasure forever. The letter reads: “Dear Lee. William, Harry and I really wanted to write to thank you for looking after us so well during our stay in St Tropez. We realize that our presence, together with that of the media, made your work very difficult and for that we apologize! However, we all had a magical ten days – which would not have been possible without your invaluable contribution and for that, we all send our warmest possible thanks.’ The Bodyguard (Seven Dials), by Lee Sansum, is out on September 1, priced £9.99.

title: “Diana S Ex Bodyguard Reveals Moment Tearful Princess Asked Him If She Was Safe Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Orville Oconnell”

Lee Sansum, a former RMP officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” when Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her death. . Sansum was tasked with looking after Diana and her sons William and Harry during their stay at Al-Fayad’s 30-bedroom villa in St Tropez that summer. He has written a book about his experiences which will be released tomorrow. Princess Diana’s former bodyguard has spoken of how she was left fearing for her life after the murder of her boyfriend, fashion designer Gianni Versace (pictured together in 1985) Lee Sansum, pictured, a former Royal Military Police officer, private military contractor and close protection specialist, told GMB how Diana was left “in tears” after Versace was shot dead outside his Miami mansion on July 15, 1997, weeks before her. death itself “It was when Versace, when he was murdered,” Sansum said. “At the time everyone thought it was some kind of murder. “She was telling me she was upset. She was clearly upset, she had cried a lot. I just ran into her on the yacht and she asked me, very seriously, “Are they going to do this to me?” “I was a bit shocked by the whole scene at the time. We were pretty close… I just assured her that we were a very professional team and that we were going to take care of her and her boys as best we could.” Weeks later, on August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash along with Dodi Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul. At the time of Diana’s death, Sansum was part of the protection team of Mohamed Al-Fayed, owner of the Hôtel Ritz Paris and former Harrods department store and Fulham FC. In his book, he says he formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, particularly Harry. Lee Sansum (with sunglasses) with Diana on holiday in St Tropez, France in 1997 The Burnley-born Lee said Diana woke up at 7am every day and chatted to him. She said she feared for her life after the murder of her fashion designer boyfriend Gianni Versace, who was fatally shot outside his Miami Beach mansion in July 1997. Lee also remembers Diana telling him she wanted to live with Dodi in America as it was the only place she felt people wouldn’t run after her. The martial arts expert said he took an instant shine to young William and Harry, who were down-to-earth and friendly, just like their mother. He recalls trying to teach the two some kickboxing, but they were too “worried.” Lee grew up in a tough part of Greater Manchester and believed that to survive you had to stand up to bullies and be tougher than your opponent. Diana’s letter to Lee after the trip to St. Tropez thanks him for his service, which Lee now greatly appreciates He had a career with the Royal Military Police that took him to South Armagh’s ‘Bandit Country’ where he pulled an AWOL trooper out of a honey trap moments before an active duty IRA unit arrived to kill him. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland and joined SIB, the army’s own internal affairs unit, before entering the world of private security, operating in global hotspots such as Libya and the breakaway state of Somaliland. Lee added: “I believe the security officers following Diana, possibly British or a combined British-French team, may have either caused the accident by mistake or were in close proximity to the car when it happened. Lee, who now does frequent public speaking events, has a letter he received from the princess 25 years ago after that summer getaway, which he says he will treasure forever. The letter reads: “Dear Lee. William, Harry and I really wanted to write to thank you for looking after us so well during our stay in St Tropez. We realize that our presence, together with that of the media, made your work very difficult and for that we apologize! However, we all had a magical ten days – which would not have been possible without your invaluable contribution and for that, we all send our warmest possible thanks.’ The Bodyguard (Seven Dials), by Lee Sansum, is out on September 1, priced £9.99.