Diana’s Legacy: How It Continues to Live On

On Aug. 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed as the car she was riding in crashed on the Pont de l’Alma bridge in Paris. Her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul, who was found to have been intoxicated at the time of the accident, also died.

Many blamed the paparazzi, who relentlessly hounded the former member of the royal family and were following the limo as it sped away from a hotel on that tragic night.

The official inquiry revealed that Paul was drunk and driving at twice the legal speed limit in an attempt to elude a posse of paparazzi when he lost control of the car and crashed. The crash was ultimately deemed an accident.

Barely an adult when she joined the royal family, Princess Diana’s journey, filled with both triumphs and tribulations, captivated Utahns, Americans, and royal watchers alike for 17 years. She was once the brightest star in the British royal family, and she was only 36, seemingly ready to start a new chapter in her life with Fayed.

Perhaps the most enduring reminder of Diana is a living one: her sons, William and Harry, and now, her grandchildren.

The legacy of Princess Diana continues to be a subject of public fascination. Here are some stories from the archives about Diana, her final years, and her lasting legacy:

• “Car crash kills Princess Diana”
• “Investigation calls Diana crash an accident”
• “Diana magically grows into her crown”
• “Princess Diana honored on anniversary of death”
• “Fans of Princess Diana gather to mark her death 25 years ago”
• “Catastrophic last night for Di had romantic start”
• “Diana’s bodyguard remembers hearing her calling out to Dodi”
• “Diana found fame but little happiness”
• “Fayed gave Diana a diamond ring”

Through these stories, we can continue to remember Princess Diana’s journey, her impact, and the deep mark she left on the world.

Source: Deseret News