Ex Kiwi cop’s family devastated; revelation he guarded Princess Diana

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 26, 2020

“Fearless” Matiu Ratana’s family say they are devastated by his tragic death as it is also revealed he helped guard Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and a former Prime Minister.

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