CE 1997 - Princess Diana dies in a car crash.

On August 31st 1997, Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in Paris, France.

She had been in Paris for a short holiday with her companion Dodi Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul.

The car was being pursued by paparazzi and the driver, Henri Paul, was found to be driving at a high speed and was over the legal alcohol limit.

The crash happened in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel and Diana, Dodi and Henri were all pronounced dead at the scene.

The news of her death spread quickly and triggered an outpouring of grief across the world.

People left flowers, cards and other tributes outside Kensington Palace, her home in London.

Millions of people watched her funeral service in Westminster Abbey.

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