In the summer before their deaths, Diana and Dodi were frequently vacationing along the French Riviera. The two were seen enjoying yacht trips, luxurious parties, and private dinners. Friends of the couple later described these months as some of the happiest for Diana in years.
Dodi reportedly admired Diana not just for her beauty but for her empathy and humanitarian spirit. Diana, in turn, was drawn to Dodi’s charm, warmth, and his willingness to treat her like a private person rather than a global icon. Their romance, though brief, symbolized a fleeting escape from public scrutiny for both of them.
