He always knew that he would have to wait for a long time. That's why he tried to create a role for himself. In this role, he has proved to be way ahead of his time.

Who wouldn't want a beautiful young monarch? It appeals to the glamorous Hollywood image that we have of a monarch.

It's because she was such a magical person that (many people think) she couldn't die an ordinary death. People think she couldn't die in a drunken-driving accident. She was such an icon.

Neither the CIA nor French intelligence seems to be cooperating.

When I got a call earlier this morning, I was completely astounded. The fact that it is happening, and that it is happening that quickly is the surprising element here. Charles has always had a strong affection for her. He did love Diana but perhaps in a different way than he loved Camilla. It wasn't such an enduring love.

It probably would have been mentioned to the Queen by the prime minister and she would speak to Charles herself about it.