Princess Diana was reportedly warned about the questionable reputation of Mohamed Al-Fayed, father of her later partner Dodi Al-Fayed, prior to their relationship. Close friends, including journalist Richard Kay and her bodyguard Ken Wharfe, advised her against associating with Al-Fayed due to allegations of bribery and misconduct. Diana initially declined his invitations, but after her divorce from Prince Charles, she accepted Al-Fayed’s offer to holiday at his villa in the South of France, where she began her ill-fated romance with Dodi.
Years later, more than 200 women have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against Mohamed Al-Fayed, with many claiming he had assaulted them while serving as the head of Harrods. These claims resurfaced after his death in 2023, further darkening the legacy of the businessman, who had long fought unsuccessfully for British citizenship
