The inquest into Diana's death is now over.
It had heard evidence from 278 witnesses over 94 days at a cost estimated at millions. The foreman announced the majority verdict, agreed by nine of the 11 jurors - that the deaths were caused by a reckless drink-driving chauffeur, pursuing paparazzi and not wearing seatbelts.
She said: "The verdict is unlawful killing, grossly negligent driving of the following vehicles and of the Mercedes. The crash was caused or contributed to by the driving of the Mercedes, the driving of the following vehicles, the impairment of judgment of the driver of the Mercedes through alcohol and there are nine of us who agree on that. In addition, the death was caused or contributed to by the fact that the deceased was not wearing a seatbelt and we are unanimously agreed on that."
Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry, later issued a statement saying: "We should like to thank the jury for the thorough way in which they have considered the evidence. We agree with their verdicts and are grateful for the forbearance they have shown in accepting such disruption to their lives over the past six months."
Diana Frances Spencer (1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Their sons, Princes William and Henry (Harry), are second and third in line to the thrones of the United Kingdom and fifteen other Commonwealth Realms.
A public figure from the announcement of her engagement to Prince Charles, Diana remained the focus of constant media scrutiny around the world up to and during her marriage, and after her subsequent divorce. Her sudden death in a car accident was followed by a spontaneous and prolonged show of public mourning.
Celebrate the life of HRH, Princess Diana of Wales as well as to honour and remember her always - England's Rose, The People's Princess, Our Queen of Hearts, and the Beauty of Britain.
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