Diana interview: BBC apologizes to staff

Diana interview
BBC apologizes to staff

Princess Diana spoke openly on TV about her difficult life as a royal.

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The BBC has drawn further conclusions from the scandal surrounding the interview with Princess Diana. An employee is compensated.

An independent investigation has come to the conclusion that the BBC journalist Martin Bashir (58) sneaked a legendary interview with Princess Diana (1961-1997) from 1995 about forged documents. After the first rumors began to emerge, the BBC is said to have aggressively covered up the scandal. The station had already apologized for the incident – and now compensated an employee who had informed the station management about irregularities.

According to a communication the BBC came to an agreement with graphic designer Matt Wiessler. “We would like to once again apologize unconditionally to Mr. Wiessler for the way he was treated in the past,” says a statement. At the time, the employee “expressed his concerns with absolute integrity and we regret that they were not heard”.

The graphic designer’s lawyer said: “Mr. Wiessler is relieved that the BBC has now compensated for the apology with adequate financial compensation for the injustice done to him and the profound effects it had on him and his family.” The broadcaster did not announce any details about the agreement.

Excused to family

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Bashir commented on the interview in May 2021. He is “deeply sorry” for William and Harry, says Bashir. At the same time, he explains, “I never wanted to harm Diana in any way, and I don’t think we did either.”

Allegations by Diana’s sons, Prince William (39) and Prince Harry (37), that Bashir was jointly responsible for the death of their mother through the interview, he rejected. Princess Diana had spoken to the journalist openly about her depression and marital problems and criticized the royal institution.

Shortly before the investigation became known, Bashir submitted his resignation for health reasons, the BBC announced.

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