# Hotel Princess Diana left moments before she died and French bolthole King Edward moved to after he abdicated are searched in Al Fayed trafficking probe

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hotel-princess-diana-left-moments-before-she-died-and-french-bolthole-king-edward-moved-to-after-he-abdicated-are-searched-in-al-fayed-trafficking-probe/
- Published: 2026-11-11T01:48:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T02:03:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16282947/Princess-Diana-Al-Fayed-trafficking-probe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- French authorities searched three properties linked to Mohamed Al Fayed.
- British investigators took part, and digital equipment was seized.
- Campaigners want searches extended to properties in Britain.

## Summary

French authorities searched the Ritz Paris and two other properties as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking, rape and aggravated pimping linked to Mohamed Al Fayed. British investigators joined the searches, several people were placed in police custody and digital equipment was seized.

The other locations were Villa Windsor, where Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson lived after his abdication, and Villa Sainte-Thérèse in Saint-Tropez, formerly owned by Al Fayed. Prosecutors said several alleged victims had been interviewed and the investigation was continuing with British authorities. Since allegations first gained public attention in 2024, hundreds of women and girls have accused Al Fayed and his late brother Salah of sexual abuse; campaigners are urging investigators to examine properties in Britain as well.

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