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Turning Point: Princess Diana is Dead
Tragic DeathA big turning point happened in 1997, when Princess Diana died in a terrible accident. Riding in a black mercedes with Dodi Fayed, his bodyguard, and the driver, crashed into the 13th pillar of the Alma tunnel. Dodi Fayed and the driver died at the scene, Princess Diana was still alive so she was rushed to the hospital but declared dead at 4 a.m. Dodi's bodyguard was the only one that survived this tragic event. -
Cause: Was it Intentional?
This whole cause was probably an accident, but some people blame the driver for the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed because he was supposedly drunk, but in defense, the driver was also killed in the event.
Another accusation was made towards the paparazzi, who were chasing after the car trying to grab photos of the Princess. -
Cause: Scar on their Hearts
Now the Royal family was left without a Princess and the Royal family’s blood has ended in the princesses' side.
Since the Princess was dead, changes were obviously made like certain situations that the Princess was in need of were hopeless, and now there wouldn’t be any big celebration of Princess Diana being crowned Queen. -
Change: What Has Been Different
Diana's ChildrenThe great loss would impact the Royal Family’s lives forever.
When Princess Diana died, she left too children without a mother. Her children's names are Prince Harry and Prince William, without a daughter to take her place. -
Continuity: Life Goes On
Mourning for Diana The Royal family would have to move on from this event and continue to be loyal to their country, stay strong for everyone.
Even though they are brave on the outside, it was most paintful for them. The Queen was shocked by this news, and it took weeks before she got her head around the news. -
Through Their Eyes: The Bodyguard
Interview with the Only SurvivorTrevor Rees-Jones was Dodi Fayed's bodyguard, he was unfortunantely in the tragic car accident that killed Princess Diana. Though he was the only survivor.
Through his eyes, Trevor Rees-Jones said in an interview that it was Dodi's idea to call Henri Paul (the driver) who was drunk that night to pick them up. But because the severe injuries and black out, Trevor Rees-Jones remembers nothing after the accident. -
Cause: How it Imacted the World Immediently
Accusations on the Royal FamilyNow the Royal family was left without a Princess, without a daughter, and the land was left grieving.
Outside Diana’s home was packed with gifts and cards. Letting the royal family know how much pain they all feel that their beloved Princess was dead.
This effect caused Dodi's father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, who was both confused and devastated, urged himself to figure out the real cause of his son's death leading him to make accusations on the Royal family and more. -
Through Their Eyes: Eyewitness
Gary Hunter the EyewitnessGary Hunter was an eyewitness of the whole accident. He saw a car flung over from his window and land in a huge crash, as he rushed to take a look he saw people running over to the tunnel.
