The tragedy of Princess Diana's death in 1997 left vivid memories in the mind of royal photographer Arthur Edward, he admits.
The former Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash in 1997, left a profound impact on Edwards, he tells The Sun.
The expert recalls the terrifying day: “I was at a wedding in Kent. As we were driving home, I got a call from the office saying that Princess Diana had had an accident in Paris but they thought she was okay because she was in a Mercedes car.
“But we were told to arrive in Paris first thing in the morning and there was a flight from Heathrow at 6.30.
“And of course, as the journey back from Kent progressed, things got worse and worse. First, he learned that his partner, Dodi Fayed, had died.
They added: “The situation is now becoming very serious and Diana has been rushed to hospital.
“At that point, The Sun chartered a plane at Heathrow. I got home and didn't even change out of my wedding dress. I just grabbed my camera bag and ran to the airport.
“The office called and it was the picture editor who told me that Diana had died.
“Everyone jumped into action, I took a taxi, went straight to the tunnel, where the tragic accident happened and there was a lady, a girl leaving flowers at pillar number 13, I think that is where the car crashed,” he said.
“Meanwhile, I spoke to Paul Barrel. They brought him a dress and everyone got very upset. So I went to the back and took this incredible photo that to this day I remember and think about that day,” the expert added.
Edwards said: “I started to get angry because all of a sudden I realised that the woman I had worked with for 17 years was actually in that coffin.”
