Princess Diana’s tragic passing in 1997 continues to raise questions about the events leading up to her death. For the first time in three decades, her former chauffeur has broken his silence, claiming that Diana would still be alive today if he had been behind the wheel that night in Paris.
His bold statement has reignited the public’s curiosity about the circumstances of that fateful night.
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The mystery of Princess Diana’s death still captivates the world
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Over 27 years have passed since Princess Diana’s death, but the tragic events surrounding that night are still a topic of intense speculation.
What happened on August 31, 1997, continues to puzzle many, and various theories have emerged to explain the cause of her death.
Diana was traveling with Dodi Fayed and others when the accident happened
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On the night of her death, Princess Diana was traveling in a car with her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, along with driver Henri Paul and bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones. They were pursued by a pack of photographers through the streets of Paris, heightening the tension during the journey.
The car crash that claimed the lives of Dodi and Henri Paul
At around 12:23 a.m., Henri Paul lost control of the car as it sped through the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, crashing into a pillar.
The collision instantly killed both Paul and Fayed, while Diana and Rees-Jones were left with severe injuries, requiring urgent medical attention.
Emergency teams attempted to save the Princess at the scene
Firefighters and emergency medical teams rushed to the scene to save the injured. Diana’s last words, reportedly, were, “Oh my God, what’s happened?” before she was transported to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries, marking a devastating moment for the world.
Steve, Diana’s former chauffeur, breaks his silence
After years of silence, Diana’s former chauffeur has come forward with a bold statement. He claimed that Diana would still be alive today if he had been driving that night. “I’d have taken a bullet for Diana,” Steve said, revealing the depth of his dedication to her safety.
Steve reflects on his heartache over Diana’s passing
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Steve shared his grief over Diana’s death, saying, “I cannot put into words” how deeply it affected him.
He remains convinced that had he been in control of the car that night, he would have been able to prevent the tragic crash and keep her safe.
He was fired from his job just before the tragic event
Steve, who had been Diana’s loyal and trusted chauffeur, was fired shortly before the crash.
He recalled the pain of losing the job he had cherished for years, explaining, “I went from having the dream job to having to start again from scratch,” a loss that he still struggles with.
The false allegations that led to his dismissal
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It wasn’t until much later that Steve learned why he was dismissed. Journalist Martin Bashir had falsely told Diana that Steve was leaking private information to the press. This misinformation was a key factor in Steve’s firing and caused a significant rift between him and the princess.
Steve’s long battle over the false accusations
Steve reflected on the years of uncertainty he experienced after Bashir’s lies. “In essence, he told her I was a traitor, when all along the treachery was his,” Steve said.
The damage to his reputation was profound, and it took years for him to understand the full extent of the betrayal.
After years of struggle, Steve receives compensation for the lies
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In May of this year, Steve was finally awarded compensation for the harm caused by Bashir’s false accusations. While the financial settlement was a relief, Steve remains upset, feeling that the lies had irreparably affected his life and career.
Last Updated on November 28, 2024 by Reem Haqqi
