Only dianas bodyguard trevor reesjones, who was wearing a seatbelt, survived the crash, although he suffered serious injuries. Only dianas bodyguard trevor reesjones, who was wearing. The book pulls no punches when it comes to mohamed al fayed its no wonder he tried to get it banned. It is a must read for anybody interested in princess diana or trevor reesjones himself. The night of princess dianas death as told by the only. Princess dianas longtime bodyguard reveals who he blames for. The only survivor was trevor reesjones, dianas bodyguard. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor by rees jones, trevor. In excerpts from a new book by burrell, the daily mirror quoted diana as.
Princess dianas death what happened to her bodyguard. Aug 30, 2019 there was one lone survivor in the car crash that killed princess diana, dodi fayed, and their driver henri paul. The proceeds from the book will cover the legal fees and should provide a cushion for the future, should anything go wrong. Mr rees, who was known at the time as trevor reesjones, said the womans voice was one of only two things he remembered after the car set. Trevor reesjones obituary dallas, tx dallas morning news. Since surviving the crash which killed diana, princess of wales, life has been an uphill struggle for bodyguard trevor reesjones. Jones, who was the bodyguard to dianas lover dodi alfayeds, was travelling the. Oct 28, 2009 rees jones, trevor william a lawyer, was born in chelsea, oklahoma on january 17, 1923, the son of david rees jones and mary edith holmes. Reesjones wrote a book, published in 2000, titled the bodyguards story. It not only talks about the events leading up to the crash, but also the struggle trevor had to rebuild his life.
There was one lone survivor in the car crash that killed princess diana, dodi fayed, and their driver henri paul. Thank you chris adkins and troop 1857 for having us there. For context, dodi fayed was an egyptian socialite, who. The author and coauthor wrote the story in third person, with trevor occasionally quoting himself. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor by reesjones, trevor. Reesjones was the sole survivor of the crash that killed diana, dodi. Moira johnston trevor rees jones, bodyguard to dodi fayed, the man with whom princess diana was involved at the time of her death, describes his part in the events surrounding the automobile accident that killed. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Mar 15, 2000 the bodyguards story by trevor reesjones, 9780446527750, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It is a must read for anybody interested in princess diana or trevor rees jones himself. As mr rees jones said in an interview shortly before his book, the bodyguards story, was published in 2000.
Because he suffered a serious head injury, he does not recall many details from the accident. A former soldier, he joined the security staff of mohamed al fayed, the controversial egyptian multimillionaire owner of harrods, and worked as personal bodyguard to his son dodi, up to the paris car crash which killed him and diana. Rees jones born 1951 is an american attorney, billionaire businessman, and philanthropist from texas. David reesjones was born in trefor near llangollen, denbighshire, north wales and served as a missionary to india, as a chaplain with the british army in world war i in mesopotamia and as a presbyterian minister with pastorates in. Trevor rees jones, known simply as trevor rees, served as al fayeds bodyguard. Princess dianas former bodyguard speaks out blames dodi. I applaud trevor rees jones for coming out with this book. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor isbn 0446610046, about his. Rees jones books list of books by author rees jones. Oct 09, 2019 trevor reesjones was hired as a bodyguard by dodi fayeds father, mohamed al fayed. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor cnn trevor reesjones, the bodyguard to dodi fayed and sole survivor of the crash that. The guarded words of trevor reesjones the irish times. Every year around the anniversary of the princess death though there are always questions about what.
Johnston, moira and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. None of them had their seatbelts on, but its believed. After 10 years, has dianas bodyguard finally remembered. The bodyguards story by trevor reesjones, moira johnston. What happened to the sole survivor of dianas crash trevor reesjones has little recollection of what happened on 31 august 1997 but conspiracy theories suggest otherwise. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor by johnston, moira, rees jones, trevor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Princess dianas bodyguard, trevor rees jones, the sole survivor of the crash.
Lady sarah, 62, told the new bbc documentary diana, 7 days. Jan 23, 2008 mr rees, who was known at the time as trevor rees jones, said the womans voice was one of only two things he remembered after the car set off from the ritz hotel in paris in august 1997, though. This is what princess dianas bodyguard who survived the. We went to camp trevor reese jones near athens on a cold saturday, and the kids got to try a climbing wall. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor first edition us by trevor reesjones, moira johnston isbn. Reesjones born 1951 is an american attorney, billionaire businessman, and philanthropist from texas. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor, which can be purchased. Trevor reesjones, known simply as trevor rees, served as al fayeds bodyguard.
Conspiracy theories, lurid newspaper claims, multiple lawsuits and public fallouts with his former boss, mohammed al. His name is trevor rees previously reesjones but not many people know much about him. He is the founder and chairman of chief oil and gas. The bodyguards story is the story of the fatal crash that claimed the life of princess diana, the ritz driver, henri paul and dodi fayed, told by the only survivor of the crash, trevor reesjones. The bodyguards story paperback january 1, 2000 by trevor reesjones author. I applaud trevor reesjones for coming out with this book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of trevor rees jones books online. The book reconstructed the events from reesjoness partial memories and those of his family and friends. In this picture made from a security video taken at the ritz hotel in paris, fayed puts his arm around diana as they talk to their driver henri paul and bodyguard trevor reesjones. Princess dianas bodyguard, trevor reesjones, the sole survivor of the crash. Reesjoness life changed irrevocably on the night of saturday, august 31, 1997, when the car he was travelling in crashed in a certain alma tunnel in paris.
Rex the only survivor of the crash was dianas bodyguard, trevor reesjones, who had worked as a private. A paris car crash killed princess diana and two other people, but bodyguard trevor reesjones managed to survive. Where is diana death car survivor trevor reesjones now. It is a heart warming story of a wonderful young man who had his life torn to pieces. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Bodyguard trevorrees jones was the only survivor of the crash which killed princess diana in paris and woke following the smash to find himself in a swirl of intrigue and conspiracy which has. See all books authored by rees jones, including private princess, and kill or be killed, and more on thriftbooks. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Mr rees, who was known at the time as trevor reesjones, said the womans voice was one of only two things he remembered after the car set off from the ritz hotel in. Catching up with energy billionaire trevor reesjones d. I believe he is trying to heal himself and this is a good start or finish. What happened to trevor reesjones since princess dianas car. As mr reesjones said in an interview shortly before his book, the bodyguards story, was published in 2000. Trevor rees jones, the bodyguard who survived the crash in which diana, princess of wales, and dodi fayed died, has recovered his memory of the fatal crash. A chat with trevor reesjones author of the bodyguards story. Trevor reesjones, the bodyguard who survived the crash in which diana, princess of wales, and dodi fayed died, has recovered his memory of the fatal crash. This is what princess dianas bodyguard who survived the car. According to sky news, wharfes book also reveals the one rumor that. Trevor reesjones says hes said it before and hell say it again. Rees jones s life changed irrevocably on the night of saturday, august 31, 1997, when the car he was travelling in crashed in a certain alma tunnel in paris. May 09, 2017 business catching up with energy billionaire trevor rees jones.
A former soldier, he then joined the security staff of mohamed al fayed, the controversial egyptian multimillionaire businessman and owner of harrods, and worked as personal bodyguard to fayeds son dodi. Aug 30, 2017 the 20th anniversary of princess dianas death is at the end of this month picture. Moira johnston trevor reesjones, bodyguard to dodi fayed, the man with whom princess diana was involved at the time of her death, describes his part in the. Aug 23, 2017 only dianas bodyguard trevor reesjones, who was wearing a seatbelt, survived the crash, although he suffered serious injuries.
The 20th anniversary of princess dianas death is at the end of this month picture. Diana case solved that comes from the group that created the book that interviewed van thanh, they reexamine the evidence of what. Aug 11, 2016 princess dianas longtime bodyguard reveals who he blames for her death. Business catching up with energy billionaire trevor reesjones. Sep 03, 2019 lady dianas bodyguard, trevor rees jones, survived the tragic car accident that claimed the life of the beloved princess. Conspiracy theories, lurid newspaper claims, multiple lawsuits and public fallouts with his former boss, mohammed alfayed, have punctuated his troubled return to normality. After 10 years, has dianas bodyguard finally remembered what. Mar 15, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of trevor rees jones books online.
Jan 01, 2000 the bodyguards story is the story of the fatal crash that claimed the life of princess diana, the ritz driver, henri paul and dodi fayed, told by the only survivor of the crash, trevor rees jones. Princess dianas bodyguard trevor reesjones might have been the only survivor of the car crash on that. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor by johnston, moira, reesjones, trevor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Telling my experience in a book is the last thing i ever dreamed id be doing, rees wrote in the books. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. From the prelude to paris, when trevor found himself minding the princess and her two sons in the south of france, to the crash itself and its causes and consequences, this book reveals the true, firsthand account of one of the.
The bodyguards story by trevor reesjones hachette uk. This is a firsthand account of the crash that killed diana, princess of wales, its causes and its consequences, by the bodyguard who survived it. In this picture made from a security video taken at the ritz hotel in paris, fayed puts his arm around diana as they talk to their driver henri paul and bodyguard trevor rees jones. What happened to trevor reesjones since princess dianas. This is a wonderful book written by an amazing person. I enjoyed this book because it tells what the princess was doing the last few weeks of her life right up to the crash. Buy the bodyguards story by trevor reesjones, moira johnston from waterstones today. Mar 06, 2000 since surviving the crash which killed diana, princess of wales, life has been an uphill struggle for bodyguard trevor rees jones. Telling my experience in a book is the last thing i ever dreamed id be doing, rees wrote in the book s.
This is a great read, such a sad story of diana princess of wales and dodis death, and a insight into trevor rees jones being the bodyguard and sole survivor of the paris car crash, his remarkable recovery after such terrible injuries, what a brave man and a remarkable man, this book is a must read. Bodyguard trevorrees jones was the only survivor of the crash which killed princess diana in paris and woke following the smash to find himself in a. What happened to the sole survivor of dianas crash trevor reesjones has little recollection of what happened on 31 august 1997. For context, dodi fayed was an egyptian socialite, who most notably dated princess diana and died instantly. As bodyguard to dianas companion, dodi fayed, trevor reesjones was with the couple as their friendship developed during the weeks before their arrival in paris. Diana, the crash, and the sole survivor by trevor reesjones and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bodyguards story by trevor rees jones moira johnston. The bodyguards story grippingly describes, for the first time, trevor reesjoness part in these astonishing events.
Reesjoness life changed irrevocably on the night of saturday, august 31, 1997, when the car he was travelling in crashed in a. The oilandgas magnate has a new house in dallas, a second big texas ranch, and good works to focus on in africa. He was the sole survivor from the crash that killed princess diana, but who is trevorrees jones. Lady dianas bodyguard, trevor reesjones, survived the tragic car accident that claimed the life of the beloved princess.
His name is trevor rees previously rees jones but not many people know much about. He suffered major injuries along with memory loss, however he wrote a book about the accident with what he could still remember in the hopes to settle rumours that were circulating surrounding the accident itself. Telling my story in a book is the last thing i ever dreamed id be doing, writes trevor reesjones in the introduction to his autobiography, the bodyguards story. He had ample opportunity to make quick cash off his story and has stuck to his guns. Trevor reesjones was hired as a bodyguard by dodi fayeds father, mohamed al fayed. Only dianas bodyguard trevor reesjones, who was wearing a. John foster added a new photo at trevor reesjones scout camp.