<p>They played an integral part in one of the most shocking moments in the British royal family’s history and, as a result, Diana’s former partner Dodi and his billionaire father Mohamed Al-Fayed are key characters in season five of The Crown.<br><br>In the recently released Netflix series, we’re introduced into the family through fictitious scenes that dive into Mohamed’s supposed obsession with the Royal Family. <br><br>Omid Scobie – Yahoo UK’s royal executive editor – breaks down what was created in the writers room using a bit of revisionist history, and what happened in real life. Dodi and Diana’s romance wasn’t just luxurious holidays in Saint Tropez, but the stuff tabloid dreams are made of: from jilted ex-girlfriends to unhappy former in-laws, Scobie explains not only how their relationship got off the ground, but all the obstacles the couple had to overcome</p>
