Heartbreaking photo was found inside Princess Diana’s handbag after her tragic death
William and Harry were 15 and 12 when they lost their mother...Princess Diana’s death is still a tragedy that many recall, all these years later. The royal, who was just 36 years old at the time, passed away following a car crash in Paris. The accident also killed the driver Henri Paul and her partner Dodi Fayed.
Following an extensive investigation, it was ruled that Diana had died from serious injuries from the car accident on August 31, 1997. The vehicle, driven by Paul who was over the drink-drive limit, was also being chased by paparazzi before the fatal incident in the Alma Tunnel in the city.
The royal’s heart stopped more than once, and she was resuscitated by medical crews at the scene. However, when she arrived at hospital, Princess Diana’s death was confirmed.
Moments after the princess’ death, a photo of her sons Princes William and Harry was placed in Diana’s hands.
Princess of Wales’ final summer
Princess Diana spent her summer moments in Europe in the final weeks of her death, including a holiday in the South of France with her two sons. She was pictured in St Tropez with Harry and William, as well as Dodi, who she was reportedly growing close to during the trip.
They stayed at Dodi’s father, Mohamed’s, 30-bedroom villa and the princess was seen soaking up the sunshine on their yacht.
As well as attending the memorial service for Gianni Versace in Milan, she made headlines in Bosnia by conducting a landmine walk to raise awareness for victims.
After, she was pictured with Dodi back in the South of France, as well as Sardinia and Paris.
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Touching moments after Princess Diana’s death
Diana’s former driver and minder Colin Tebbutt and Priest Father Yves-Marie Clochard-Bossuet recalled the private moments after the princess passed away in hospital.
They both spoke to the Daily Mail in a series and podcast that re-examined the princess’ last days.
According to the publication, a photograph of Diana’s two sons, which was in her handbag, had been placed in her hands.
In addition, rosary beads given to her by Mother Teresa also rested in her hands.
Prince Harry’s memories of his mother’s funeral
William and Harry were 15 and 12 when their mother died.
At the time of her death, the brothers were on holiday at Balmoral Castle with the Queen and their father Prince Charles.
The Duke of Sussex opened up about his mother’s funeral during his AppleTV+ series The Me You Can’t See in 2021.
He said: “For me, the thing I remember the most was the sound of the horse’s hooves going along the Mall, the red brick road.”
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“By this point both of us were in shock,” he added, referencing William.
“It was like I was outside of my body. I’m just walking along and doing what was expected of me…
“…showing the one-tenth of the emotion that everybody else was showing.
“This was my mum, you never even met her.”
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