BBC requests other networks to follow its lead and "never" re-air Princess Diana's "Panorama" interview

The infamous interview with the Princess of Wales aired in November 1995 and received 23 million viewers

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Tim Davie, director general of the BBC, has vowed to "never" allow any broadcaster to run Princess Diana's "Panorama" interview on their network.

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Diana was interviewed by journalist Martin Bashir 27 years ago for the network's "Panorama" program.

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On Thursday, Davie issued a public apology to Prince Charles and his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

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His remarks come as Alexandra Pettifer, William's former nanny, got payment for "false and malicious" claims that she had an affair with Charles in 1995.

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After the ruling, Davie issued a statement.

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The broadcaster previously returned the BAFTA award it won for the interview, which garnered 23 million views in November 1995.

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William has been outspoken in the past about how the interview with his late-mother was obtained.

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