Princess Diana

FILE - Britain's Diana, Princess of Wales walks on the quay of the residence of Mohamed Al Fayed, in Saint Tropez, French Riviera, Sunday July 20, 1997. It has been nearly 25 years since Princess Diana died in a high-speed car crash in Paris. The French doctor who treated her at the scene has recounted what happened. Dr. Frederic Mailliez told The Associated Press how he tried to save her on that night of Aug. 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

Diana’s Last Moments: French Medic Recalls ‘Tragic Night’

The woman was crumpled on the floor of a mangled Mercedes, unconscious and struggling to breathe. The French doctor had no idea who she was, and focused on trying to save her. Twenty-five years…

AP 29 August 2022

The Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1, that belonged to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is seen during a preview of an auction at Silverstone circuit, in Northamptonshire, England, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Ford Escort RS Turbo was driven by Diana, Princess of Wales from 1985 until 1988 and goes on auction for the first time, on the year that marks the 25th anniversary of her death, on Aug. 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Diana’s Car Auctioned As 25th Anniversary of Her Death Nears

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death. Silverstone Auctions said there was “fierce…

AP 28 August 2022

Young Prince Harry tries to hide behind his mother, Britain's Princess Diana, during a morning picture session at Marivent Palace, August 9, 1988. REUTERS/Hugh Peralta/File Photo

Prince Harry Hopes Diana Death Anniversary Will Be 'Filled With Memories'

Britain's Prince Harry said he wished his children could have met his mother Princess Diana and hoped the 25th anniversary of her death next week would be a day filled with memories and love. …

26 August 2022

A 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 car formerly driven by the late Princess Diana, offered for sale via Silverstone Auctions on August 27, 2022, is seen in this undated handout photo taken in an unknown location. Silverstone Auctions /Handout via REUTERS

Princess Diana's One-of-a-kind Ford Escort Goes up for Auction

A unique black Ford Escort driven by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s is due to be auctioned this weekend at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit. One of 130 lots going up for sale on Saturday…

24 August 2022

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