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Princes: Now Leave Mum Alone

William and Harry relieved grueling inquest is over

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2008 3:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prince William and Harry are relieved that the grueling inquest into their mother's death has concluded, hoping it will quiet speculation about conspiracies behind the tragedy. "They just want it to end after all this time," a source told the Daily Telegraph. The inquest concluded yesterday that Princess Diana's car-crash death was caused by a chauffeur’s drunk driving in a high speed evasion of pursuing paparazzi. 

The proceedings "reawakened painful memories" for the princes, said a family spokesman. But Mohamed al-Fayad refused to accept the verdict, still insisting Diana and his son Dodi were killed by British intelligence. "It's murder," he said. "The verdicts will come as a blow to millions of people." A poll last night found a third of Britons agree with his view of the tragedy.

Diana, the Princess of Wales some three months before her death in 1997.
Diana, the Princess of Wales some three months before her death in 1997.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, File, POOL)
Princess Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry.
Princess Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry.   (AP Photo)
Police prepare to take away the damaged car in which Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed were killed.
Police prepare to take away the damaged car in which Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed were killed.   (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)
Diana, Princess of Wales, right, and her companion Dodi Fayed, in St. Tropez days before their deaths.
Diana, Princess of Wales, right, and her companion Dodi Fayed, in St. Tropez days before their deaths.   (AP Photo)
Princess Diana can be seen looking backward in the rear seat of the car, minutes before the fatal crash. Driver Henri Paul, said to be drunk, is on the right, bodyguard Trevor Rees on the left.
Princess Diana can be seen looking backward in the rear seat of the car, minutes before the fatal crash. Driver Henri Paul, said to be drunk, is on the right, bodyguard Trevor Rees on the left.   (AP Photo/H.M. Coroner, HO)
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Shannonals
Jan 12, 2009 10:34 AM CST
The media should have been more respectful, however everyone is aware that the death of Princess Diana will be around for decades to come

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