As Princess Diana’s bodyguard, Ken Wharfe had his share of tough days protecting the late Princess of Wales. Wharfe, who served as Diana’s bodyguard from 1988 to 1993, shares that even when the princess didn’t want him around, she never actually refused protection. Wharfe continued, “And I'll tell you why I don't think it ever would have happened. (Image credit: Getty Images)The princess is pictured with her protection officer Ken Wharfe. Even on days when she’d say, “I don’t think I can do today, Ken,” Diana would soldier on and carry out her commitments.