Princess Diana’s Bodyguard Points Out Security Mistakes On Her 27th Death Anniversary; Check Details Here

As a dedicated follower of royal history and a fervent admirer of Princess Diana, I find it heart-wrenching to revisit the tragic events that unfolded on August 31, 1997. Over the years, I’ve delved deep into the theories surrounding her death, and Ken Wharfe’s recent revelations have only served to further stoke my curiosity.


On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana tragically lost her life in a car accident in Paris. It’s been speculated over time that the vehicle veered off course into the tunnel’s perimeter, possibly as an attempt to evade persistent media and paparazzi following the late Princess of Wales.

Approaching three full decades since Diana’s passing, her long-term bodyguard, Ken Wharfe – who served her for almost six years – discussed the potential security lapses that may have contributed to the tragic disappearance of such a well-known personality from the public eye.

Speaking with The Sun, Wharfe expressed his belief that Princess Diana would still be alive today if it had been Dodi Fayed’s personal assistant driving the car rather than Paul, given that Paul was heavily intoxicated at the time.

It is said that Dodi and Princess Diana, who was previously married to Prince Charles, were in a relationship following her divorce. Tragically, they both perished during a car accident while they were traveling together.

In the course of their discussion, it came to light that a second error on that evening had been committed – failing to alert the local authorities about the incident. This could have allowed them to effectively manage the ensuing media frenzy.

Furthermore, he suggested that rather than viewing the paparazzi as adversaries, a more prudent approach might have been to assess the situation first, before making any additional moves.

According to Wharfe’s statement, Queen Elizabeth requested the princess to be accompanied by Scotland Yard’s security. Yet, the ex-Spencer declined this protection, a decision that might have avoided the unfortunate incident entirely.

In addition, the bodyguard disclosed they discussed her safety with the princess. However, mere weeks following this talk, she chose to terminate her security detail. Regrettably, this decision ultimately proved fatal, as it was her life that ended at the age of 36.

When the accident involving the late Princess of Wales occurred, her sons were staying with King Charles at Balmoral Castle.

15-year-old Prince William and 12-year-old Prince Harry accompanied their mother’s coffin during a funeral procession. Regarding the future king, those close to him have shared that Charles was deeply grieving, suggesting that despite any issues in his marriage with the princess, he held a tender affection for her.

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2024-08-31 15:37