Mohamed Al-Fayed, Father of Princess Diana's Lover, Dies at 94

The wealthy Egyptian businessman, known for his significant purchases including Harrods and the Ritz Carlton, passed away in 2023, leaving behind a controversial legacy.

• Mohamed Al-Fayed, a wealthy Egyptian businessman and father of Dodi Al-Fayed, Princess Diana's lover, passed away in 2023. He was known for his significant purchases, including the upscale London department store Harrods and the famed Ritz Carlton in Paris.
• Dodi Al-Fayed, a film producer, was romantically involved with Princess Diana at the time of their deaths in 1997. Dodi was known for living lavishly with a monthly allowance from his father.
• Mohamed Al-Fayed was known for his attempts to endear himself to the British elite and the royal family. Despite his wealth and social connections, he was never granted British citizenship, which he believed was due to racism.
• Mohamed Al-Fayed orchestrated a lavish trip to his estate in St. Tropez in 1997, inviting Princess Diana and her sons, which led to the reconnection of Diana and Dodi.
• After the fatal car crash in 1997 that killed Princess Diana and Dodi, Mohamed Al-Fayed accused the British royal family of orchestrating the accident. However, no evidence has been uncovered to support this theory.

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