Princes William & Harry Agree with Verdict on the Death of Princess Di

It's been more than 10 years since Princess Di and boyfriend Dodi Fayed were killed in a high-speed chase instigated by aggressive paparazzi. Since then, speculations on the death have run rampant, with accusations pointing in every direction. Countless books have been written, interviews have been conducted and, sadly, the young, motherless princes have grown up under a shroud of uncertainty regarding her death. Will the Inquest Jury's final decision regarding that night finally put the issue to rest?

On Monday, April 7, 2008, People reported that the jury had announced its decision. According to their inquest, it was decided that the couple's driver, Henri Paul, and the pursuing paparazzi were to blame for the deaths of Princess Di and Dodi Fayed. Mr. Paul, who was also killed in the accident, drove in a wreckless manner and was under the influence of alcohol while driving the car. The pursuing paparazzi, of course, aggravated the situation and led to the speed at which the vehicle was traveling.

Additional aggravating factors in the accident were the fact that neither Dodi nor Diana were wearing their seat belts and the extreme impact caused by hitting the pillar in a Paris underpass.

So, will the jury's final decision, which took six months to reach, put the issue to rest? Although the families of Princess Di and Dodi Fayed may be out of avenues to pursue, many seemed saddened and defeated by the news. Dodi's father, Mohamed Al Fayed, said that he was disappointed, having long believed that the couple were killed by the Secret Service at the behest of the royal family. Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Diana's sister, left after the verdict looking distressed.

And what about the most important people of all, her sons, Princes William and Harry? According to People, the young men agree with the jury's verdict, and seem relieved that the inquest is finally over. Mostly, in accordance with the grace they inherited from their mother, they thanked all those who had worked on the inquest, allowed themselves to be interviewed and, especially, those who worked so many years ago to save their mother's life.