A friend of Princess Diana recalls their last conversation before her death
June 15, 2021, 12:46 pm

A friend of Princess Diana recalls their last conversation before her death

Dr James Colthurst and Diana

Head Topics reported, citing Daily Express, Princess Diana's friend Dr James Colthurst, recalled their last ever conversation before her tragic death where he thought she was crying. Princess Diana

Dr James Colthurst, 64, an Irish-born medical professional, was a close friend of Diana when she worked as a nanny in London before marrying Prince Charles in 1981.

In a new interview, the medical professional took a look back at their last ever conversation where she rang him "in tears".

He said: she called and to start with she was so incoherent that i thought she was crying. And in a way she was crying-except they were tears of laughter.

He admitted that her reaction was to that of a poem somebody had sent her, which was engraved on a silver tablet and it had made her "fall about".

In his interview to Radio times, Dr Colthurst continued to look back on good times he had with Diana.

Diana, Princess of Wales, died from the injuries she sustained in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris.

Her partner, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz W140, Henri Paul, were pronounced dead at the scene. Princess Diana

Some media claimed the erratic behaviour of paparazzi following the car, as reported by the BBC, had contributed to the crash.

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
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BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”