An inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her companion Dodi Fayed began in London Tuesday, more than 10 years after the high-profile couple died in a Paris car crash.
Six women and five men will hear six months of testimony aimed at determining, among other things, how the two died on Aug. 31, 1997.
Lord Justice Scott Baker began the inquest, which follows two exhaustive police investigations in Britain and France, by instructing the jury on what to expect in the coming months.
Police investigators found that chauffeur Henri Paul was drunk when the speeding Mercedes Diana and Fayed were riding in struck a pillar at the Pont d'Alma tunnel. All three died. A bodyguard also in the vehicle was severely injured.
Fayed's father, Mohamed al Fayed, maintains that the couple were victims of a conspiracy led by the British establishment, including the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, and security services.
The millionaire owner of Harrods department store alleges that the monarchy was chagrined by rumours that Diana was pregnant with Fayed's child and the two were about to be engaged.
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Six women and five men will hear six months of testimony aimed at determining, among other things, how the two died on Aug. 31, 1997.
Lord Justice Scott Baker began the inquest, which follows two exhaustive police investigations in Britain and France, by instructing the jury on what to expect in the coming months.
Police investigators found that chauffeur Henri Paul was drunk when the speeding Mercedes Diana and Fayed were riding in struck a pillar at the Pont d'Alma tunnel. All three died. A bodyguard also in the vehicle was severely injured.
Fayed's father, Mohamed al Fayed, maintains that the couple were victims of a conspiracy led by the British establishment, including the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, and security services.
The millionaire owner of Harrods department store alleges that the monarchy was chagrined by rumours that Diana was pregnant with Fayed's child and the two were about to be engaged.
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Is it time to let Diana rest in peace?
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