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Queen, Duke Won't Testify at Lady Di Inquest

Fayed fails to make them testify as inquiry hears last witness

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 18, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will not testify at an inquiry into Princess Diana's death, the BBC reports. Mohamed al Fayed, who accuses the royals of killing his son, Dodi, and Diana, failed today in a bid to make them testify. Fayed himself was a witness, turning heated over earlier testimony. "I would like an apology," he said. "It is not acceptable to call me a liar in front of the jury."

The inquest likely saw its last witness today, leaving Lord Justice Scott Baker 2 weeks to delve through a mountain of evidence, the London Times reports. Critics question whether the UK inquiry, which cost about  £10 million, will find anything missed by two earlier probes—which both called Diana's death a tragic accident.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sits next to the Duke of Edinburgh in this undated file photo.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sits next to the Duke of Edinburgh in this undated file photo.   (Getty Images (by Event))
Mohamed Al Fayed, right, father of Dodi Al Fayed, leaves the Royal Court of Justice in London after given evident in the Inquest into the death of Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Al Fayed, Monday, Feb 18, 2008.
Mohamed Al Fayed, right, father of Dodi Al Fayed, leaves the Royal Court of Justice in London after given evident in the Inquest into the death of Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Al Fayed, Monday,...   (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Mohamed Al Fayed leaves the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
Mohamed Al Fayed leaves the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Mohamed Al Fayed arrives at the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
Mohamed Al Fayed arrives at the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Mohamed Al Fayed arrives at the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
Mohamed Al Fayed arrives at the High Court in London, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Lady Di and Prince Charles take the back seat in London in 1982.
Lady Di and Prince Charles take the back seat in London in 1982.   (Magnum Photos)
Lady Diana is seen in this undated file photo.
Lady Diana is seen in this undated file photo.   (Getty Images)
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