Tragedies That Shook Royal Families Around The World

Princess Diana Died In A Paparazzi Chase

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Perhaps one of the most widely-known tragedies in royal history is the sudden passing of one of the world’s most treasured figures, Princess Diana of Wales.

The genteel royal was dubbed “The People’s Princess” for her charity work across the world. Her turbulent marriage to and subsequent divorce from Prince Charles would make her tabloid fodder, which ultimately led to her death in 1997. Diana was in Paris with her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, when the car they were traveling in was pursued by paparazzi. Driver Henri Paul lost control of the vehicle and crashed, killing himself, Diana, and Dodi.