His siblings include restaurateur and socialite Camilla Fayed and businessman Omar Fayed. Fayed’s father Mohamed was the owner of Harrods, an upscale department store in London’s Knightsbridge neighborhood, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, and England’s Fulham football club. Through his mother Samira Khashoggi, he was related to both infamous arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi—his uncle—and slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi—his first cousin.
The couple enjoyed vacations together on yachts and in luxurious locations, capturing worldwide fascination. On August 31, 1997, Diana and Dodi tragically died in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. Their deaths were a result of a high-speed car chase involving paparazzi photographers. The incident sparked global mourning and led to scrutiny over press practices, vehicle safety, and the handling of public figures’ privacy. Diana’s funeral was watched by millions around the world, cementing her legacy as the “People’s Princess.”
