In an explosive new disclosure from her Florida prison cell, Ghislaine Maxwell has made the astonishing claim that Princess Diana was deliberately set up on a date with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The alleged meeting is said to have been orchestrated just months before the Princess's untimely death in Paris.
Maxwell, the former confidante of Epstein who is now serving a 20-year sentence for her role in his sex trafficking ring, made these claims during a series of interviews for a new biography. She posits that the encounter was not a mere coincidence but a calculated move by the British intelligence service, MI6.
The Alleged Intelligence Operation
According to Maxwell's account, the meeting was framed as an introduction for philanthropic purposes. She suggests that Diana, known for her extensive charity work, was led to believe she was connecting with a wealthy financier who could support her humanitarian causes. Maxwell alleges this was a cover for an intelligence operation designed to monitor the Princess.
This revelation adds a new, deeply controversial layer to the narrative surrounding Diana's final months. It emerges amidst the ongoing scrutiny of the BBC's 1995 Panorama interview, for which the corporation has already issued a full apology, acknowledging that journalist Martin Bashir used deceitful methods to secure the sit-down.
Maxwell's Defence and Broader Implications
These claims appear to be a strategic part of Maxwell's continued defence strategy, where she portrays herself as a pawn in a larger game orchestrated by Epstein and, by extension, powerful unseen forces. By implicating MI6 and a beloved national figure, she attempts to reframe the public's understanding of her own actions and associations.
The timing of these allegations is particularly sensitive, coinciding with a period of renewed public and judicial interest in the activities of Epstein's associates. If proven true, they would point to one of the most significant royal conspiracies in modern history. However, no corroborating evidence has yet been presented to support Maxwell's version of events.
Buckingham Palace has maintained a long-standing policy of not commenting on allegations concerning Diana, particularly those of a conspiratorial nature. The Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) also operates under a strict policy of neither confirming nor denying any of its operations.
This story continues to evolve, blending the grim legacy of a convicted criminal with the enduring mystery and global fascination surrounding the life and death of Princess Diana.
