Who Was Dodi Al Fayed’s Mother?

An early episode in season five of The Crown, explores Mohamed Al Fayed’s background, and how his fascination with the British royal family led to a friendship with Princess Diana. As The Crown suggests, Mohamed did not grow up wealthy, but his first wife, Samira Khashoggi, did. She plays a small role in this season (portrayed by actress Chayma Abdelkarimi). Here, learn a bit more about her—and how Dodi is connected to the Khashoggi family. Dodi’s grandfather was Muhammad Khashoggi. Muhammad Khashoggi, Samira’s father and Dodi’s maternal grandfather, was Saudi Arabian king Ibn Saud’s personal doctor. The Khashoggi siblings in… Read Full Article