As The Crown begins its exploration into one of the most well-known Royal scandals, we take a look at the real story behind Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, and how one of the most talked-about dramas tackles the real-life romance.

With season 5 of Netflix’s The Crown in full swing, audiences were finally able to catch a glimpse of one of the most highly awaited plot points of the wildly successful royal drama. 

The relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed whipped up a frenzy and was the subject of both public and media scrutiny at the time, following not only the public divorce of Charles and Diana but also her departure from the royal family.