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| The findings of an investigation into the car crash which killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed in Paris are to be revealed. | |
| The Met Police's official inquiry, led by former chief Lord Stevens, is expected to conclude their deaths were the result of a tragic accident. | The Met Police's official inquiry, led by former chief Lord Stevens, is expected to conclude their deaths were the result of a tragic accident. |
| It is likely to say the crash was caused by drunk chauffeur Henri Paul. | It is likely to say the crash was caused by drunk chauffeur Henri Paul. |
| The princess, 36, and Mr Al Fayed, 42, died when their Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in August 1997. | The princess, 36, and Mr Al Fayed, 42, died when their Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in August 1997. |
| The couple were chased by paparazzi photographers on 31 August as they drove from the Ritz hotel to Mr Al Fayed's flat. | The couple were chased by paparazzi photographers on 31 August as they drove from the Ritz hotel to Mr Al Fayed's flat. |
| Mr Paul also died in the crash. | Mr Paul also died in the crash. |
| A French investigation into the crash concluded he had lost control of the car because he was driving too fast while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. | A French investigation into the crash concluded he had lost control of the car because he was driving too fast while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. |
| Conspiracy theories | Conspiracy theories |
| Lord Stevens' inquiry, estimated to have cost as much as £4m, brought together some 20,000 documents and 1,500 witness statements. | Lord Stevens' inquiry, estimated to have cost as much as £4m, brought together some 20,000 documents and 1,500 witness statements. |
| Some people believe the crash was not an accident | Some people believe the crash was not an accident |
| Part of the remit of Lord Stevens' 15-strong inquiry team has been to investigate some conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths. | Part of the remit of Lord Stevens' 15-strong inquiry team has been to investigate some conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths. |
| Dodi's father, Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, is among those who do not believe the deaths were an accident. | Dodi's father, Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, is among those who do not believe the deaths were an accident. |
| One conspiracy theory suggested blood samples from Mr Paul were switched at the morgue to hide the truth that Princess Diana was murdered. Â French police conducted further tests proving the blood was Mr Paul's. | One conspiracy theory suggested blood samples from Mr Paul were switched at the morgue to hide the truth that Princess Diana was murdered. Â French police conducted further tests proving the blood was Mr Paul's. |
| There is speculation the crash report will allege the US's Central Intelligence Agency was bugging the princess's telephone conversations in the hours before she died, a claim the American agency has denied. | There is speculation the crash report will allege the US's Central Intelligence Agency was bugging the princess's telephone conversations in the hours before she died, a claim the American agency has denied. |
| It is thought Princes Charles, William and Harry have already been briefed on Lord Stevens' findings, ahead of a news conference at which the former Met chief will reveal his conclusions. | It is thought Princes Charles, William and Harry have already been briefed on Lord Stevens' findings, ahead of a news conference at which the former Met chief will reveal his conclusions. |
| His findings form part of the inquest, due to resume next year, into the deaths of the couple which is being overseen by former judge Lady Butler-Sloss. | His findings form part of the inquest, due to resume next year, into the deaths of the couple which is being overseen by former judge Lady Butler-Sloss. |