Princess Diana was with her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and her bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, during her fatal car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
The car was being driven by Henri Paul, the deputy head of security at the Hôtel Ritz Paris, where Diana and Fayed had been staying. Paul was also killed in the crash.
Rees-Jones was the only survivor of the crash, although he sustained severe injuries. He later recalled the events of the night and testified at the inquest into Diana's death.
Here are some key details about the individuals involved:
- Dodi Fayed: He was the son of Mohamed Al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods department store and the Hôtel Ritz Paris. He was in a romantic relationship with Princess Diana at the time of her death.
- Trevor Rees-Jones: He was a British former soldier and bodyguard who worked for the Fayed family. He was hired to protect Diana during her trip to Paris.
- Henri Paul: He was a French security officer who worked for the Hôtel Ritz Paris. He was driving the car carrying Diana and Fayed when it crashed.
The events leading up to the crash and its aftermath were the subject of intense media scrutiny and investigation. The inquest into Diana's death concluded that her death was caused by the reckless driving of Henri Paul, who was under the influence of alcohol.
