team of her then husband Charles. They had a long-standing friendship before the media ever accused them of being involved (Chua-Eoan 34). On August 29,1997, Diana and her companion Dodi Al Fayed dined at the Ritz hotel. At 12:00, shortly after they left the hotel, they were pursued by the paparazzi. Their car enters a tunnel at a high rate of speed and side-swiped a wall. Dodi and the driver were killed instantly. Diana was alive, but she was suffering from chest injuries, a massive wound to the left lung, and numerous broken bones. When Diana reached the hospital, doctors found her barely alive. The injuries caused massive internal bleeding. After two hours of trying to keep the princess alive, she was declared dead at 3 a.m., London time (Chua-Eoan 33). Diana’s death was not the only a shock to the royal family, but it shocked the entire world. Diana, Princess of Wales, was an extraordinary person. Her life was filled with times of tragedy and triumph. However, throughout these times, Diana found the strength and courage to continue with her good deeds. Prime Minister Tony Blair described Diana best when he said, ”She was the people’s princess and that is how she will stay in our hearts and memories forever” (Chua-Eoan 37). She really was a true princess. ...
