The tragic death of Princess Diana, which shook the world, continues to resonate in the hearts of millions. Her passing, along with her companion Dodi Fayed, on August 31, 1997, was widely believed to have been caused by a high-speed car crash in Paris while being pursued by paparazzi. At the time, the media and public were quick to place blame on the relentless photographers who had chased the couple, resulting in the fatal accident. Despite numerous investigations and widespread speculation, the exact circumstances surrounding Diana’s death remained a topic of controversy.
Now, more than two decades later, a new and unexpected twist has emerged. A former MI5 agent, John Hopkins, has come forward with an astonishing confession, claiming responsibility for orchestrating Princess Diana’s death. After being released from the hospital on Wednesday following a serious health diagnosis, the 80-year-old Hopkins revealed that he had kept the secret for years, only choosing to speak out now due to his impending death. His reasons for coming forward included the passing of many key figures involved in the operation, which he claimed left him with a sense of duty to tell the truth.
Hopkins, who served 38 years with MI5, explained that his role was to eliminate political threats to British national security. According to his account, his superiors gave him the direct order to assassinate Diana due to her knowledge of royal secrets and her growing discontent with the royal family. He alleged that Diana was planning to expose sensitive information that could have threatened the monarchy’s reputation. According to Hopkins, the directive to kill Diana came from none other than Prince Philip, who allegedly ordered that her death be staged to look like a tragic accident.
In his confession, Hopkins described his internal conflict, admitting that, while he had never killed a woman before, he followed orders without question out of loyalty to the Crown. He claimed that his motivation was rooted in a deep sense of duty to his country, even as he carried out an operation that he described as both morally and personally troubling. “I did it for Queen and country,” he stated, offering little emotional reflection on the enormity of the crime he had committed.
Furthering the gravity of his statement, Hopkins expressed disdain for the British media, claiming that the press is heavily controlled by powerful elites who are closely aligned with the royal family. He argued that there is no true freedom of the press in the UK, asserting that journalists are subjugated to editors and oligarchs who cater to the monarchy’s interests.
Hopkins also took the opportunity to cast a critical light on Prince Philip, suggesting that he would be classified as a psychopath if subjected to psychological evaluation. When questioned about his lack of remorse, Hopkins seemed unmoved, framing his actions as simply fulfilling a job he was assigned, with no personal attachment to the consequences.
While Hopkins’ claims have raised eyebrows and sparked outrage, they also open the door for renewed scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding Princess Diana’s death. As the world reflects on these shocking revelations, the question remains: how much of the truth has truly been hidden for all these years?
