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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 car crash which killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed was an accident, an official inquiry is expected to reveal later.
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 Metropolitan Police's official inquiry into the crash nine years ago was led by former chief Lord Stevens.
It is likely to say the crash was caused by drunk chauffeur Henri Paul. He is likely to conclude their chauffeur Henry Paul, who also died, was driving too fast.
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. A French investigation into the crash concluded Mr Paul 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. 'Shocked and upset'
Conspiracy theories Lord Stevens has already briefed Princess Diana's sons, William and Harry, on his findings.
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 accidentSome 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. The princes were said to be "shocked and upset" by what they were told about the behaviour of the paparazzi that night.
Lord Stevens' inquiry, estimated to have cost as much as £4m, brought together some 20,000 documents and 1,500 witness statements.
Some 400 people, including Prince Charles and the heads of MI5 and MI6, were interviewed.
Part of the remit of Lord Stevens and his core team of 10 detectives has been to investigate some conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths.
'Not pregnant'
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.  French police conducted further tests proving the blood was Mr Paul's. The first copies of Lord Stevens' 850-page report were due to be delivered to Mr Al Fayed, as well as to Princess Diana's sister Lady Jane Fellowes, on Thursday morning.
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 understood tests on blood taken from the car have shown Princess Diana was not pregnant.
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. They are also expected to show that Trevor Rees-Jones, who survived the crash, was saved by an airbag. 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.
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. Lord Stevens' 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.