A man has been charged in connection with the theft of floral tributes left in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, outside Kensington Palace. The incident occurred on the 20th anniversary of her death, when bouquets and messages were taken from the site.
The suspect, a 41-year-old man, was arrested and later charged with theft. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month. The flowers had been placed by mourners paying their respects to the late princess, who died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Diana's death sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief, with thousands of floral tributes laid outside royal residences. The stolen flowers were part of a smaller display marking the anniversary. Police have not disclosed the value of the items taken.
The case has drawn attention to the ongoing public fascination with Diana's life and legacy. Her death, at the age of 36, followed a high-speed chase by paparazzi through the streets of Paris. The driver, Henri Paul, was found to be over the legal alcohol limit.
