What Is in the Princess Diana Autopsy Report
The Princess Diana autopsy report is the official forensic document prepared after her death in Paris on August 31, 1997. It details the injuries found during the examination and the conclusions of the forensic pathologists. The report supports the finding that Diana died from internal bleeding caused by a chest injury.
Cause of Death and Key Findings
The report states that Diana suffered a traumatic rupture of the pulmonary vein, a large blood vessel in the chest. This injury was consistent with the impact of the car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. Toxicology tests found alcohol and prescription drugs, but the official conclusion was that the crash was the primary cause of death.
Where to Access the Official Record
Copies of the Princess Diana autopsy report and related documents are held by the Metropolitan Police and the French judiciary. Some pages have been released as part of the Operation Paget investigation and subsequent legal disclosures. For details on the investigation findings, see the official Operation Paget report at https://www.operationpaget.com.
