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LONDON - AUGUST 3: A wax figure of Princess Diana is seen during the official Madame Tussauds' wax effigy of HRH Prince William is unveiled at London's Marylebone Road tourist attraction on August 3, 2005 in London, England. Guests can indulge in a day of regal fantasy fun, taking to the red carpet for a Cinderella Slipper Test for the chance to claim a kiss from a modern day Prince Charming. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images) MJ Kim, 2005 Getty Images
(FILES) File photo dated 31 August 1997 shows the wreckage of Princess Diana's car in the Alma Tunnel of Paris. Britain's Princess Diana, her friend Dodi Fayez and the driver Henri Paul were all killed in the crash. Ten years after her death in a Paris tunnel on 31 August 1997, Princess Diana shows no sign of retreating into the shadows -- her most enduring legacy the ability, even now, to engage, capture and divide public opinion. AFP PHOTO/FILES(R)PIERRE BOUSSEL TO GO WITH AFP STORY / PACKAGE BRITAIN-ROYALS-DIANA-10YEARS / GB-ROYAUTE-DIANA-10ANS (Photo credit should read PIERRE BOUSSEL/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 9: A photo taken by Romuald Rat in the Alma Tunnel in Paris on the night of August 31, 1997 shows photographer Serge Arnal approaching the scene of the car crash which killed Diana Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Al Fayed and their driver Henri Paul. The photo was presented as part of the evidence at the Scott Baker Inquest into the crash, in which the jury found that Diana and Dodi had been unlawfully killed because their driver, Henri Paul and the pursuing paparazzi were reckless (Photo by Romuald Rat/scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk via Getty Images) Handout, 2008 scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk
(FILES) File photo dated 31 August 1997 shows the wreckage of Princess Diana's car in the Alma Tunnel of Paris. Britain's Princess Diana, her friend Dodi Fayez and the driver Henri Paul were all killed in the crash. Ten years after her death in a Paris tunnel on 31 August 1997, Princess Diana shows no sign of retreating into the shadows -- her most enduring legacy the ability, even now, to engage, capture and divide public opinion. AFP PHOTO/FILES(R)PIERRE BOUSSEL TO GO WITH AFP STORY / PACKAGE BRITAIN-ROYALS-DIANA-10YEARS / GB-ROYAUTE-DIANA-10ANS (Photo credit should read PIERRE BOUSSEL/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
LONDON - AUGUST 31: A woman places a tribute in memory of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales on the gates of Kensington Palace on 31 August 2005 in London. The Princess of Wales and her then boyfriend Dodi Fayed died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) Peter Macdiarmid, 2005 Getty Images
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - FEBRUARY 1981: In this handout photo provided by RR Auction, an original 1988 news photo of Princess Diana observing a marriage conflict resolution seminar. The auction will begin January 17 and runs through January 24. (Photo courtesy of RR Auction via Getty Images) Handout, 2013 RR Auction
LONDON - AUGUST 31: People view floral tributes left in memory of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales on the gates of Kensington Palace on August 31, 2006 in London, England. Princess Diana died with her companion Dodi Fayed in a car crash nine years ago on August 31, 1997 in Paris, France. Kensington Palace is Diana's former London home. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Scott Barbour, 2006 Getty Images
WASHINGTON, : Diana, Princess of Wales, a key volunteer of the British Red Cross Landmine Campaign listens to speaker Ken Rutherford who was injured by a land mine in Somalia at ceremonies at Red Cross headquarters in Washington DC 17 June 1997. The event draws attention to the devastation caused by some 120 million landmines scattered throughout more than 70 countries as the result of decades of conflict and to call for a global ban on anti-personnel landmines. AFP PHOTO by Jamal A. WILSON (Photo credit should read JAMAL A. WILSON/AFP/Getty Images) JAMAL A. WILSON, This content is subject to copyright.
(FILES)This combo picture shows Princess Diana (L) and Dodi al Fayed (R) and a 31 August 1997 picture of the wreckage of the car in which Diana and al Fayed died in a road accident 31 August in Alma tunnel in Paris. Ten years after her death in a Paris tunnel on 31 August 1997, Princess Diana shows no sign of retreating into the shadows -- her most enduring legacy the ability, even now, to engage, capture and divide public opinion. AFP PHOTO/FILES TO GO WITH AFP STORY / PACKAGE BRITAIN-ROYALS-DIANA-10YEARS / GB-ROYAUTE-DIANA-10ANS (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
Britain's Princess Diana (C) and Prince Charles (R) stand in silence before the monument of the Unknown Soldier at the National Cemetery 02 November, 1992. The couple went directly to the cemetery after arriving for their four-day visit. (Photo credit should read CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP/Getty Images) CHOO YOUN-KONG, 2012 AFP
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 9: A photo taken by Serge Arnal in the Alma Tunnel in Paris on the night of August 31, 1997 shows the scene of the car crash which killed Diana Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Al Fayed and their driver Henri Paul. The photo was presented as part of the evidence at the Scott Baker Inquest into the crash, in which the jury found that Diana and Dodi had been unlawfully killed because their driver, Henri Paul and the pursuing paparazzi were reckless (Photo by Serge Arnal/scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk via Getty Images) Handout, 2008 scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk
(FILES) A file photo taken 19 February 1992 shows Mother Teresa (L) chatting with Diana, Princess of Wales, during a visit to a convent in Rome. Mother Teresa died 05 September at the age of 87, according to reports on CNN television. (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
A balloon bearing the picture of Britain's Princess Diana is placed outside Kensington Palace along with other tributes marking the 17th anniversary of her death in London on August 31, 2014. The Princess of Wales died in 1997 in a Paris car crash. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) JUSTIN TALLIS, This content is subject to copyright.
(FILES) This file photo dated 06 March 1996 shows Diana, Princess of Wales, in London. Ten years after her death in a Paris tunnel on 31 August 1997, Princess Diana shows no sign of retreating into the shadows -- her most enduring legacy the ability, even now, to engage, capture and divide public opinion. AFP PHOTO/FILES/Gerry PENNY TO GO WITH AFP STORY / PACKAGE BRITAIN-ROYALS-DIANA-10YEARS / GB-ROYAUTE-DIANA-10ANS (Photo credit should read GERRY PENNY/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
picture of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles of Wales at their wedding in London at St Paul Cathedral 29 July 1981. Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris early 31 August with her Egyptian millionaire Dodi El-Fayed. (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images) STR, 2012 AFP
Princess Diana(L), her sons Harry(2nd L) and William(2nd R), and Prince Charles(R) watch the parade march past as part of the commemorations of VJ Day 19 August in London. The commemoration was held outside Buckingham Palace and was attended by 15,000 veterans and tens-of-thousands of spectators. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JOHNNY EGGITT/AFP/Getty Images) AFP, 2007 AFP
US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy welcome 09 November 1985 in White House, Washington, D.C., Princess Diana and her husband Prince Charles (not in the picture). The Royal Couple arrive in Washington, D.C. for a three-day visit before traveling on to Florida. Britain's Prince Charles and his new bride, Camilla, arrive in the United States Tuesday 01 November 2005 on their first official trip overseas since their wedding in April. The eight-day visit to New York, Washington and San Francisco will include a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, a meeting with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, lunch and dinner at the White House and several receptions, as well as meetings with business leaders and organic farmers. AFP PHOTO DON RYPKA (Photo credit should read DON RYPKA/AFP/Getty Images) DON RYPKA, 2012 AFP
$Orig:http://content.tegna-media.com/theme/images/khou/khou-4x3-placeholder.png 12 Oct 1991: HRH Princess Diana and HRH Prince Harry stand for the National Anthem at the Wales v Australia match during the 1991 World Cup at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales. Australia won the match 34-3. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport$

12 Oct 1991: HRH Princess Diana and HRH Prince Harry stand for the National Anthem at the Wales v Australia match during the 1991 World Cup at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales. Australia won the match 34-3. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon, This content is subject to copyright.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 9: A photo taken by Jacques Langevin on the night of August 31, 1997 shows Diana Princess of Wales (head turned away in backseat), her bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones (L) and driver Henri Paul shortly before the fatal crash which killed Diana, her companion and Henri Paul. The photo was presented as part of the evidence at the Scott Baker Inquest into the crash, in which the jury found that Diana and Dodi had been unlawfully killed because their driver, Henri Paul and the pursuing paparazzi were reckless. (Photo by Jacques Langevin/scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk via Getty Images) Handout, 2008 scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk

$Orig:http://content.tegna-media.com/theme/images/khou/khou-16x9-placeholder.png 12 Oct 1991: HRH Princess Diana and HRH Prince Harry stand for the National Anthem at the Wales v Australia match during the 1991 World Cup at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales. Australia won the match 34-3. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport$

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