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Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997 in a car crash in Paris.

Dodi Fayed, whom Diana was said to be romantically involved with, also died in the crash along with their driver.

The only survivor was the Princess of Wales' bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones.

Her death was mourned across the world and to this day she is remembered fondly by the public.

One of the firefighters who was at the scene of her death also remembered Diana and recalled her final words.

Xavier Gourmelon appeared on This Morning to talk about Diana's final moments.

(Image: ITV / Good Morning Britain)

He said: "Nobody knew it was her, nobody had recognised her.

"As I approached, I saw there was a blonde person."

Xavier explained that the royal then momentarily regained consciousness when she saw him and she spoke her final words.

He continued: "She looked at me and said, 'Oh my God, what is happening?'

"She was bit agitated and I tried to calm her down and tell her we would look after her but she fell into a coma again.

"We then took her out of the car and put her on a stretcher. At that moment, the doctor said she was in cardiac arrest so we gave her CPR and after 20 seconds she regained consciousness."

Despite their best attempts to save her, Diana's injuries were too severe.

Her heart had been displaced to the right side of her chest, which tore the pulmonary vein and the pericardium.

She died at 4am on Sunday, August 31, 1997 and the news was revealed two hours later.

Diana left behind her children Prince Harry and Prince William, who remember her fondly to this day.

"It was ordinary in terms of our involvement as firefighters, but it was extraordinary because of the person involved.

"Otherwise, it was an accident like any other," Xavier added.