Paparazzi, Diana's driver ruled at fault

Investigation costs millions
British taxpayers have paid a heavy price as well. The expense of the inquest, including lawyers and staff assisting the coroner, has passed $6 million, and the Metropolitan Police says it spent $16 million on its two-year investigation.

Those totals don't include the cost of lawyers who represented the London police and the Secret Intelligence Service during the inquest.

John Loughrey, who painted the names of Dodi and Diana on his face before attending the inquest every day, gave the verdict his approval.

"I'm happy for Diana, now she can rest in peace," he said.

But it may not be over. Al Fayed's aides weren't ruling out an appeal, perhaps arguing that the coroner erred in his instructions to the jury or in conduct of the proceedings.

"That is a very difficult route, but we are keeping all our options open," said Al Fayed's spokesman, Michael Cole.

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