As an official photographer for the British royal family, Tim Graham acquired a most photogenic and spirited subject when Diana Spencer was selected to produce a male heir to the throne. This book of photographs captures Diana over a period of 8 years (1980- 1988). Thus it extends from her debut on the world stage as a 19 year old nanny, through the courtship and marriage to Charles, her assumption of the social role as princess, and her early motherhood. Graham's photographs are of fine quality, and capture her in a range of moods including joyful, playful, charming, and pensive. In missing the last decade of her life, the book does not encompass the strained marriage, Diana's growing independence, or her social and political activism. Thus, it is less preferable than Graham's 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales: A Tribute, a link to which can be found here: http://www.librarything.com/work/809251/reviews/65888206 ( )