Renowned UK forensic pathologist Richard Shepherd, a key figure in the investigation into Princess Diana’s passing, has disclosed the exceptionally rare injury that led to her demise following the fatal car crash in Paris in 1997.

For years, speculations have abounded regarding the circumstances of Diana’s death, fueling conspiracy theories concerning foul play.

Shepherd has unveiled that Diana’s fatal injury was minuscule, a unique occurrence he had never encountered in his extensive career as a leading pathologist.

This revelation sheds light on how Diana could have remained conscious and conversational with her rescuers initially, only for her condition to rapidly deteriorate.

Had she been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, Diana might have survived with minor injuries such as a black eye, rib fractures, and a possible broken arm.

In 2004, a British police investigation was launched to ascertain whether there were grounds to question whether Diana and Dodi Fayed perished due to a road collision, prompting Shepherd’s involvement in reevaluating the evidence.

In his recent publication “Unnatural Causes,” Shepherd delves into the specifics of the crash that ultimately claimed Diana’s life, pinpointing a remarkably rare and minute injury as the primary cause of the former Princess of Wales’ demise.

The vehicle involved in the tragic incident carried driver Henri Paul, with Diana and her companion Dodi Fayed seated in the rear of the Mercedes, while Fayed’s bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, occupied the front passenger seat next to Diana.

Notably, the sole occupant who fastened a seatbelt was bodyguard Rees-Jones, a decision that would prove pivotal in the outcome of the crash.

Detailing the sequence of events, Shepherd elucidates how driver Henri Paul absorbed the impact of the collision from both the steering wheel and Dodi Fayed, resulting in instantaneous fatality for both individuals.

Diana, on the other hand, benefitted relatively from the protective measures of Rees-Jones, whose secured position cushioned some of the force of the impact, thereby mitigating the severity of Diana’s injuries.

Despite sustaining a few bone fractures and a minor chest trauma, Diana suffered a critical tear in a lung vein, which precipitated her descent into cardiac arrest shortly after the accident.

During emergency procedures, medical personnel identified the elusive vein tear as the underlying issue contributing to Diana’s tragic demise, despite their efforts to rectify the damage proving futile.

Shepherd underscores the rarity of Diana’s specific injury, emphasizing its anomalous nature within his vast experience as a pathologist, attributing the tragic outcome to a mere twist of fate.

Reflecting on the sequence of events, Shepherd postulates that had Diana adhered to safety protocols such as wearing a seatbelt, her survival chances would have been significantly higher, possibly resulting in a swift recovery from the crash.

In conclusion, Shepherd affirms the definitive and singular nature of the cause of Diana’s death, dispelling any lingering uncertainties surrounding the circumstances of her untimely passing and affirming the tragic accident as an irrefutable reality.