Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997.
Deb Kiner | [email protected]
Diana and Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, both died in the crash along with the car’s driver. The crash happened in Pont de l’Alma traffic tunnel along the Seine River as the Mercedes Benz they were in was being pursued by photographers on motorcycles. Fayed may have given her a $205,000 diamond ring over dinner.
Their son, William, was born in 1982. Harry followed in 1984. Charles and Diana separated in 1992 and were divorced in 1996. In 1997 Diana began to date Fayed. ‘Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy,’ they said.”“News of her sudden, senseless death shocked the world. Queen Elizabeth II, who was criticized for not immediately responding publicly to Diana’s death, made a televised address from Buckingham Palace on September 5, in which she said: ‘No one who knew Diana will ever forget her.
Elton John performed the song “Candle in the Wind” at her funeral, changing the line “Goodbye Norma Jean [Marilyn Monroe] to “Goodbye England’s rose.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Owner of car Princess Diana died in wants it back: ‘It’s legally mine’Diana, Princess of Wales, died on Aug. 31, 1997 alongside boyfriend Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul.
Read more »
Ford Escort once owned by Princess Diana sold at auction for $763,000As the world prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, a Ford Escort RS Turbo custom-made for her has been sold at auction.
Read more »
Car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sells for $764K at auctionThe auction house says there was 'fierce bidding' for the black Ford Escort RS Turbo before the sale closed.
Read more »
Car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sells for $764K at auctionThe auction house says there was 'fierce bidding' for the black Ford Escort RS Turbo before the sale closed.
Read more »
Prince Charles’ Marriage to Princess Diana “Will Always Haunt Him,” Says Andrew Morton“His life has been defined by his marriage.”
Read more »