'I would like to take this opportunity to apologize publicly to her, to The Prince of Wales, and to the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex, for the way in which Princess Diana was deceived and the subsequent impact on all their lives,' Davie said in a statement. The broadcaster had 'failed to ask the tough questions' about how the Diana interview was obtained, he added. Her lawyer told the court the allegations caused 'serious personal consequences for all concerned.'īBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation has agreed to pay 'substantial damages' to Pettifer. “He has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the Gallery and it has been a great pleasure to work closely with him as we have faced the challenges of COVID and as we prepare to mark the Gallery’s Bicentenary in 2024.LONDON - The BBC on Thursday apologized to the former nanny of Prince William and Prince Harry over 'false and malicious' claims made against her as part of a journalist's attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana.Īlexandra Pettifer, formerly known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, appeared at London's High Court Thursday for a public apology from the broadcaster over false claims that she had an affair with Prince Charles while working as his personal assistant in 1995. Princess Diana was interviewed by journalist Martin Bashir on the program. “I would like to express my gratitude to Tony Hall for his excellent work as chair of trustees of the National Gallery,” said Gabriele Finaldi, director of the National Gallery. The BBC and Mark Killick have reached a settlement over the infamous 1995 BBC Princess Diana Panorama interview. The Gallery is extremely sorry to lose him, but of course we entirely understand and respect his decision.” John Kingman, deputy chair of the National Gallery board of trustees, said: “Tony Hall has been doing a superb job as chair of the National Gallery, where he is much respected and liked. Hall was appointed chair of the board of trustees of the National Gallery in January 2020 on the same day that it was announced that he was stepping down from the BBC director general position. But Patrick Jephson, her private secretary between 1988 and. “While Lord Dyson does not criticize my integrity, I am sorry that our investigation failed to meet the standards that were required.” It is 25 years since Princess Diana bared her soul on Panorama, resulting in the most spellbinding interview seen on British television. “Throughout my 35-year career at the BBC, I have always acted in ways I believe were fair, impartial and with the public interest front and center,” Hall added. Graphic designer Matt Wiessler says he was asked to make fake statements by. I was wrong to give Martin Bashir the benefit of the doubt, basing that judgment as I did on what appeared to be deep remorse on his part.” Princess Diana Panorama interview: Graphic designer demands BBC apology as it investigates Martin Bashir allegations. It has been 25 years since Princess Diana gave one of the most stunning interviews in royal history, touching on everything from her battle with bulimia to Prince Charles affair. “In hindsight, there were further steps we could and should have taken following complaints about Martin Bashir’s conduct. “I have read Lord Dyson’s report, and I accept that our investigation 25 years ago into how ‘Panorama’ secured the interview with Princess Diana fell well short of what was required,” Hall had said.

Reacting to the Dyson report, Hall had issued a statement on May 21. The 127-page report notes that Hall’s investigation into the matter at the time was “woefully ineffective.”

The findings of the Lord Dyson inquiry, which were published May 20, were also particularly critical of the role played by Hall, then the BBC’s head of news and current affairs.

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