Published by Harper Collins UK and US September 2006

Paul Burrell's second book was no sequel to his life story. It was a collection of memories in tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, to mark the tenth anniversary of her death.  

Remembering Diana: The Way We Were was written after the official inquest into her death was announced; written to ensure the spirit, warmth and true character of the woman at the centre of proceedings was not lost or obscured.

He opens the door to Kensington Palace by using never before seen interior photos, leading the reader inside the world of Diana - room by room, memory by memory; a museum caught within the pages.

It was also written to nail the notion that would be spun at the 2008 inquest - that Dodi Al Fayed was Diana's true love. He was not. Nor were they engaged. And the butler who knew best wasn't prepared to see a myth accepted as reality.

Mohammed Al Fayed has elevated this short-lived summer fling into the royal love story of the century, expressing his honest belief about his son's romance. Since the publication of A Royal Duty, that belief went unchallenged. Paul's memoir therefore represents Diana's true mind-set at this time - her side of the story.  

It was in that regard that Paul dedicated one chapter to the true love in Diana's life: Dr Hasnat Khan. A book that stands in remembrance must surely do justice to her memory - and history.

Paul, inevitably, was panned for daring to write a second book. Why another one? One was his autobiography, setting the record straight. This was a book of memories with the anniversary in mind. So there's the distinction.

It's curious how distant figures like Lady Sarah Bradford or Tina Brown have their outsider-looking-in accounts accepted. Yet it is somehow not acceptable for the insider looking out to write a tribute - the one figure who knew the private lady not just the public princess?? 

Paul Burrell is a man caught between the need to protect Diana's most intimate secrets (no, they've not been published) and his obligation to do justice to her memory. He's damned if he does, damned if he does not. Or, as he would say: "Let them walk over my reputation. It doesn't matter. What matters are the reputations of Her Majesty and the princess". And with that, perhaps he affords us a glimpse into the mind-set of a servant.

Once again, no-one can argue with the loving and compassionate tone of this book. The authenticity of his insights and knowledge speak for themselves.

Remembering Diana: The Way We Were celebrates and remembers the princess with different themes, capturing her vivacity and love of life. It shares her hopes and philosophies, teaching us more about her mind and character. Written with him in Florida, it was an honour to share this walk down memory lane as the world moved into the tenth year since her passing.