'I got devastating phone call after Princess Diana crash'
Former Royal Correspondent at The Sun, Charles Rae, has reflected on how he heard the news of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died following a car crash in Paris 29 years ago. The journalist appeared on GB News as he admitted that he is still shocked over the fatal accident.
TL;DR
- Charles Rae, former Royal Correspondent for The Sun, discussed hearing the news of Princess Diana's death.
- He described the phone call about a 'minor bump' in Paris that escalated into news of her fatal accident.
- Rae expressed persistent shock and disbelief regarding Diana's death.
- The article mentions the 29th anniversary of Diana's death and fan tributes at Kensington Palace.
- It also references the statue of Diana in the Sunken Garden, unveiled by her sons.
- Trevor Rees-Jones, the bodyguard, was the sole survivor of the 1997 crash, which also claimed Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.
- Rees-Jones underwent extensive reconstructive surgery following his severe injuries.