'The Crown' Depicts Princess Diana's Final Days and Controversial Relationship with Dodi Fayed
The series suggests Mohamed al-Fayed may have played a role in the events leading to the fatal car crash, a portrayal that has sparked criticism.
- Elizabeth Debicki portrays Princess Diana's final days in 'The Crown' season 6, part 1, focusing on her role as a mother and her relationship with her sons.
- The show depicts Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed, son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed, and their infamous trip to Paris in 1997.
- 'The Crown' suggests that Mohamed al-Fayed may have orchestrated the relationship between Diana and Dodi and tipped off paparazzi to their location, leading to the fatal car crash.
- The series does not show the tragic crash onscreen, but implies the events leading up to it, including the relentless pursuit by paparazzi.
- Peter Morgan, the creator of 'The Crown', has been criticized for painting Mohamed al-Fayed as the villain in the story, while the real identity of the tipster remains unknown.