Paul Burrell , Princess Diana 's former butler , gives evidence at inquest . Describes phone call in which Diana 's mother called her daughter '' a whore '' Burrell says Queen Elizabeth 's husband was not involved in Diana 's death . - May : The Metropolitan Police launch an investigation into the disappearance of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed after they are reported missing from their home near Kensington Palace.
Paul Burrell , Princess Diana 's former butler , gives evidence at inquest . Describes phone call in which Diana 's mother called her daughter '' a whore '' Burrell says Queen Elizabeth 's husband was not involved in Diana 's death . Also claims that Diana told him : `` I need marriage like a bad rash ''