Al-Fayed to give up legal fight for "truth" over Diana (Extra)

Apr 8, 2008, 22:08 GMT

London - Egyptian billionaire Mohammed al-Fayed said Tuesday he would give up his decade-long legal fight to prove that Princess Diana and his son, Dodi, were murdered in a plot engineered by Britain's secret services.

Al-Fayed, who owns the London department store Harrod's, told a television programme Tuesday evening that he had taken his decision for the sake of the sons of Princess Diana, the princes William and Harry.

His announcement to end his legal battle came a day after an inquest jury in London ruled that Dodi and Diana were unlawfully killed in a car crash in Paris in August, 1997, due to the 'gross negligence' of their chauffeur and photographers pursuing their vehicle.

Al-Fayed said he accepted the verdict of the inquest 'with reservations,' adding: 'Enough is enough.'

But he maintained he still believed his son and the princess were murdered and said the inquest backed up his belief.

'I'm a father who has lost his son and I've done everything for 10 years ... Enough is enough ... for the sake of the two princes, who I know loved their mother,' he said.

'I'm leaving the rest for God to get my revenge. I'm not doing anything any more... This is the end,' said Al-Fayed, who is 79.