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Jurors at the inquest into the death of Diana Princess of Wales will visit the scene of the fatal Paris car crash, a preliminary hearing has heard.Jurors at the inquest into the death of Diana Princess of Wales will visit the scene of the fatal Paris car crash, a preliminary hearing has heard.
The trip is expected shortly after the inquest begins on 2 October.The trip is expected shortly after the inquest begins on 2 October.
Ian Burnett QC, counsel for the inquest, said coroner Lord Justice Scott Baker and interested parties would accompany the jury to Paris.Ian Burnett QC, counsel for the inquest, said coroner Lord Justice Scott Baker and interested parties would accompany the jury to Paris.
The inquest could last till late March. Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. The inquest could last until late March. Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed died in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Driver Henri Paul was also killed when their Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma underpass on 31 August 1997, soon after leaving the Hotel Ritz. Driver Henri Paul was also killed when their Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma underpass, soon after leaving the Hotel Ritz.
Video evidenceVideo evidence
Outlining the expected course of the inquest, Mr Burnett said the jury would be sworn in on 2 October, followed by opening remarks by Lord Justice Scott Baker.Outlining the expected course of the inquest, Mr Burnett said the jury would be sworn in on 2 October, followed by opening remarks by Lord Justice Scott Baker.
Scene-setting evidence with maps and photos would be shown during the next two days before the visit to Paris.Scene-setting evidence with maps and photos would be shown during the next two days before the visit to Paris.
Video link evidence from France is expected to start about 10 October, involving witnesses who saw the Mercedes and the aftermath of the crash.Video link evidence from France is expected to start about 10 October, involving witnesses who saw the Mercedes and the aftermath of the crash.
Lawyers for Mohamed Al Fayed, Dodi's father, have requested 68 witnesses, and the Ritz eight, Mr Burnett said.Lawyers for Mohamed Al Fayed, Dodi's father, have requested 68 witnesses, and the Ritz eight, Mr Burnett said.
'Squidgy-gate''Squidgy-gate'
Lord Justice Baker has previously outlined 20 issues that the inquest will examine, but Michael Mansfield, QC, representing Mr Al Fayed, told the preliminary hearing that the "Squidgy-gate" tapes should be included as evidence of the Princess's state of mind.Lord Justice Baker has previously outlined 20 issues that the inquest will examine, but Michael Mansfield, QC, representing Mr Al Fayed, told the preliminary hearing that the "Squidgy-gate" tapes should be included as evidence of the Princess's state of mind.
The contents of the 1989 tapes were published in 1992 and reveal conversations between the princess and a man, later identified as her friend James Gilbey, in which he calls her "Squidgy".The contents of the 1989 tapes were published in 1992 and reveal conversations between the princess and a man, later identified as her friend James Gilbey, in which he calls her "Squidgy".
Mr Mansfield said there was evidence that the tapes were not recorded by an amateur radio enthusiast.Mr Mansfield said there was evidence that the tapes were not recorded by an amateur radio enthusiast.
He said this supported Diana's suspicion that she was being monitored by the security services throughout the 1990s.He said this supported Diana's suspicion that she was being monitored by the security services throughout the 1990s.
"This relates to the credibility of the security services' claim that they were not involved in monitoring Princess Diana in any way in the summer of 1997.""This relates to the credibility of the security services' claim that they were not involved in monitoring Princess Diana in any way in the summer of 1997."
The jury will sit for four days a week, with the fifth day taken up by legal discussion, Mr Burnett added.The jury will sit for four days a week, with the fifth day taken up by legal discussion, Mr Burnett added.