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Shocking allegations of sexual abuse committed by the late Mohamed Al-Fayed, former Harrods owner, have sent ripples through the royal family, especially Prince William and Prince Harry.
The Egyptian businessman’s son, Dodi Al-Fayed, was Princess Diana’s final partner before the couple tragically died in a Paris car crash in 1997.
The scandal surrounding Al-Fayed has reopened old wounds for the two princes, who had been close to both the father and son during their mother’s romance with Dodi.
Multiple women have come forward accusing Al-Fayed of sexual misconduct, with claims surfacing that he assaulted them at his properties, including the renowned London department store and other locations.
This new scandal has hit close to home for William and Harry, with their mother’s connection to Dodi bringing them into the narrative.
Diana’s possible marriage to Dodi Al-Fayed
The revelation of Al-Fayed’s alleged actions has left William and Harry grappling with the reality that their mother might have married into a family now mired in scandal.
A royal insider commented, “If Diana had married Dodi, which she was seriously considering, Mohamed would have been the boys’ step-grandfather, so this cuts very close to the bone.”
This scandal adds a heavy layer of sadness for the two brothers as it tarnishes the memory of a family that once played an important role in their lives.
“It has stirred up a tremendous amount of sadness for them to think that their mother was in love with somebody whose father was, in reality, an absolute monster,” the source added.
Fresh embarrassment for British Monarchy
The scandal surrounding Al-Fayed adds to a growing list of controversies that have troubled the royal family in recent years.
Following the accusations against Al-Fayed, Diana’s name has once again been drawn into the public spotlight, a source revealing, “It’s embarrassing for the royals because Diana’s name is being dragged through the mud again.”
Diana’s relationship with Dodi Al-Fayed was one of her most scrutinized, and their untimely deaths in 1997 remain a source of sorrow for many.
Mohamed Al-Fayed, who died in 2023 at age 94, spent years claiming that the British establishment had a hand in their tragic deaths, further complicating his relationship with the royal family.
Brotherly rift adds to the pain
Perhaps one of the saddest consequences of the scandal is the fact that William and Harry’s strained relationship prevents them from offering each other support during this difficult time.
Their rift, caused by Harry’s public accusations against the royal family and the release of his memoir Spare, means the brothers are unable to share their grief.
“In better times, this would have been something they would have discussed and helped each other through,” said the insider.
“But with the state of things, they can’t turn to one another for support, so there’s another layer of sadness to all of this.”