• Prince William was to travel on the day Diana passed away
  • The pilot had to change his plans
  • He told what happened that day

Originally scheduled to fly Prince William from Aberdeen to Lyneham, Laurie's plans were abruptly altered when he received news of Diana's accident.

An impromptu trip

Unforeseen circumstances led to a grim journey. Laurie, along with the royal household, faced the unprecedented task of bringing Diana's body back from France.

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Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997, later Diana, Princess of Wales) at Westminster Abbey, London, for a centenary service for the Royal College Of Music, 28th February 1982. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Without an Operations Order in place for Diana's death due to her young age, Laurie, the private secretary and a policeman had to hastily organize the arrangements.

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