The Diana Inquest: October 2007 - April 2008

[ghost_night554]

^Ya I agree there's more than enough evidence to prove all this was an accident, but is it even possible for them to use different samples on different things as I stated blood tests vs DNA. I hope that didn't sound too confusing. You know what I was thinking about who was that lady that said Henri Paul had driven her from the airport to the Ritz? I beleive and he was speeding and she says she wishes she had warned Diana and Dodi. Why hasn't she testified.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by ghost_night554

^Ya I agree there's more than enough evidence to prove all this was an accident, but is it even possible for them to use different samples on different things as I stated blood tests vs DNA. I hope that didn't sound too confusing. You know what I was thinking about who was that lady that said Henri Paul had driven her from the airport to the Ritz? I beleive and he was speeding and she says she wishes she had warned Diana and Dodi. Why hasn't she testified.

IIRC they were two ladies, the health assistant from the US and the stewardess of the Jonikal. Both have given their evidence at the inquest and both talked about speeding and rough driving. Here are the transcripts:
For Myriah Daniels, the health assistant:
Hearing transcripts: 18 December 2007 - Morning session - second witness and Deborah Gribble, the stewardess:
Hearing transcripts: 19 December 2007 - Morning session

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by sirhon11234

Oh, so you met him before Skydragon?

We have met him on more than one occasion, he does have the pink castle a few miles down the road from our Scottish residence and it is not always possible to avoid meeting him when he turns up at 'events' or even when getting fuel.

Originally Posted by Russophile

I just get a feeling like I have to take a shower or something, you know?

I know exactly what you mean! I thought you meant I was being distasteful!

Originally Posted by ghost_night554

but is it even possible for them to use different samples on different things as I stated blood tests vs DNA

It would be possible I expect, but only if everyone is in on the conspiracy.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

We have met him on more than one occasion, he does have the pink castle a few miles down the road from our Scottish residence and it is not always possible to avoid meeting him when he turns up at 'events' or even when getting fuel.

Skydragon, I found this about Al Fayed's castle - do you know the outcome of this? And how did the community of that area react?

From: BALNAGOWAN CASTLE

"When Mohamed Al Fayed purchased Balnagowan Castle, it was in a dilapidated state. To his great credit, Mohamed Al Fayed safeguarded the structure, refurnished the interior and returned this historic landmark to its former splendour. This recent restoration was completed at a cost of millions by 1995.

Unfortunately, he went one step too far by placing the arms of the Chief of Clan Ross on the gate at the entrance to the castle grounds in 1999. Members of Clan Ross were quick to advise the clan chief. David Ross of Ross, 27th Chief of Clan Ross, made quiet objections to this affront, but Mr. Fayed ignored all requests. Accordingly, as Scottish law dictates, the case was brought before the Lord Lyon who upheld the right of the Clan Ross Chief as the owner of the arms. As of August, 2001, Mohamed al Fayed has still done nothing in regards to the Court of the Lord Lyon's directive of over a year and a half ago to remove the Ross Coat of Arms from his new entrance gate at Balnagowan castle. To disobey that order, could involve the police and ultimately a jail term. Other coats of arms, carved in many parts of the castle itself, however, may not be removed because of existing building regulations."

And that's another interesting bit from the same homepage of Clan Ross:

The Balnagowan estate. including the castle, was bought from the estate of the last-remaining member of the Lockhart-Ross representatives, who were never properly entitled to be known as Chiefs of Clan Ross. The new owner in 1973 was Mohamed Fayed, who subsequently changed his name to Mohamed Al Fayed, much in the same fashion as a Highland Chief might correctly be known as "The Ross". The "Al", thus defines him as the chief representer of all Fayeds."

Tells quite something about Al Bundy... ah... Mo Fayed - no wonder British society is not too pleased to meet him. IMHO, of course.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

Skydragon, I found this about Al Fayed's castle - do you know the outcome of this? And how did the community of that area react?

As far as I know it is still there, but next time I am passing, I will just turn off the A9 to have a look! If I get invited in, be it on your head Jo! There are many people in the area who refuse to have anything to do with him even now, but as usual, there are also people who are attracted to him because he 'owns' Harrods.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

As far as I know it is still there, but next time I am passing, I will just turn off the A9 to have a look! If I get invited in, be it on your head Jo!

You better not let yourself be driven in your carriage with the coat of arms and conveniently forget your calling cards and your name... ah maybe just drive yourself in a small rented car. That should do it.... Well, maybe not if you're Camilla or the Countess of Sutherland (just a joke, that!)

[Elspeth]

He surely doesn't think that buying a castle gives him the right to be the clan chief, does he?

[georgiea]

I tried to follow the inquest on the Henry Paul's blood , but I could not follow it. I got confused.

What I got out of it shows me that the french botch his blood samples. If that is true then to me the photographers and press are to blame for the three deaths.

[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by georgiea

I tried to follow the inquest on the Henry Paul's blood , but I could not follow it. I got confused.

What I got out of it shows me that the french botch his blood samples. If that is true then to me the photographers and press are to blame for the three deaths.

Yes, but in any case the paparazzi didn't need to be so aggressive ; drunk driver or not.

[georgiea]

Originally Posted by TheTruth

Yes, but in any case the paparazzi didn't need to be so aggressive ; drunk driver or not.

So true TheTruth!!!!

[Roslyn]

I, too, have found the evidence about Paul's blood confusing. I don't have the time to read the whole transcript slowly and thoroughly enough to digest it properly so I haven't taken it all in. It does seem the French were very slack with their autopsy procedures, but I think it has been established that it is more likely than not that it was Henri Paul's blood that had a blood alcohol level which was about twice the legal limit and which would have impaired his ability to drive at speed through the tunnel while trying to outrun and/or avoid the paparazzi.

I think the behaviour of the paparazzi is quite appalling, and laws should be drafted to stop them chasing moving vehicles on bikes and other vehicles and buzzing around them like a disturbed nest of wasps flashing blinding lights at them. Apart from being grossly irritating this behaviour is obviously dangerous. Driving is hazardous enough without that sort of added challenge.

Who is responsible for the collision? I think the paparazzi's reckless behaviour is partly responsible, but Paul wasn't forced off the road by one of them, he was trying to get away from them by driving faster than them. He did not have to do that, and I think his decision to drive at speed after consuming what he would have known was too much alcohol, makes him responsible. He was driving way too fast for the conditions - both of himself and the road - and lost control of the vehicle.

Who was responsible for Diana and Dodi's deaths? That is a slightly different question, IMO. I don't know about Dodi, but I think Diana's decision to not wear a seat belt probably killed her. I am assuming there was a properly functioning seat belt available for her to wear, and that's what they're there for: to wear to protect you when there is a collision.

I pity the jury, because they are going to have to spend a great deal of time going through this rapidly growing mountain of evidence and resolving all the conflicts in lay and expert evidence, and there are so many. Though of course there are certain questions that they need to focus on and the Coroner will no doubt give useful direction to them in this regard in his summing up.

At the moment I am fascinated by the carbon monoxide level in Paul's blood and I want to read Prince Philip's letters. I'd also like to know whether Rosa Monckton's baby is still buried in the garden at Kensington Palace.

[georgiea]

Originally Posted by Roslyn

Who was responsible for Diana and Dodi's deaths? That is a slightly different question, IMO. I don't know about Dodi, but I think Diana's decision to not wear a seat belt probably killed her. I am assuming there was a properly functioning seat belt available for her to wear, and that's what they're there for: to wear to protect you when there is a collision.

I feel it it is the press' fault for the crash. It will be interesting to see what the jury decides.

Originally Posted by Roslyn

At the moment I am fascinated by the carbon monoxide level in Paul's blood and I want to read Prince Philip's letters. I'd also like to know whether Rosa Monckton's baby is still buried in the garden at Kensington Palace.

Roslyn these questions interest me also. Especially the question of Prince Phillip's letter. We know Francis, Diana's mother, sheddred a lot of letters after Diana died. I wonder is those where the letters shredded?

[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by Roslyn

I, too, have found the evidence about Paul's blood confusing. I don't have the time to read the whole transcript slowly and thoroughly enough to digest it properly so I haven't taken it all in. It does seem the French were very slack with their autopsy procedures, but I think it has been established that it is more likely than not that it was Henri Paul's blood that had a blood alcohol level which was about twice the legal limit and which would have impaired his ability to drive at speed through the tunnel while trying to outrun and/or avoid the paparazzi.


At the moment I am fascinated by the carbon monoxide level in Paul's blood and I want to read Prince Philip's letters. I'd also like to know whether Rosa Monckton's baby is still buried in the garden at Kensington Palace.

Here's a link where you might found infos to clear up some facts concerning Henri Paul : Henri Paul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[georgiea]

Originally Posted by TheTruth

Here's a link where you might found infos to clear up some facts concerning Henri Paul : Henri Paul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I read Wikipeda and I still feel that the press is the major factor in the crash.

[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by georgiea

I read Wikipeda and I still feel that the press is the major factor in the crash.

Yes, of course. I mean, if they hadn't been there, Henri Paul may have not driven so dangerously and there wouldn't have been any dead OR they might have had an accident because of his drunkenness and ended up killed too so it's very hard to deliberate of who was responsible ... .

[Emmily]

Originally Posted by georgiea