Diana Dating Dodi in November 1996!

[Rachel Spencer]

"A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al

Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi

had been dating since November. In their conversation Crawford said
Diana had told her: "Dodi is a fantastic man, he fills me with
attention and care, I feel once more loved." Crawford said she first
met Diana when the princess set up a meeting between her and her older
son, William, who had admitted to having a crush on Crawford. "

http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html

[cromwell]

Please stop wasting precious time, by reposting old fabrications that were
debunked as long ago as 1999.

Post by Rachel Spencer
"A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al
Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi
had been dating since November.

"Diana and Dodi dating for 9 months? Does this have a familiar ring or
what?
One name comes to mind - Cindy Crawford. According to reports in the
Italian weekly magazine 'Chi' in September 1997, Crawford was alleged to
have claimed that Diana had told her that she had been dating Dodi since
November 1996. The fact that Crawford had also said that this interview was
fabricated by Italian journalists did not of course, receive as wide
coverage(Bower p.437)".
ARCHIVE:Commentary by Jim Keith , Sep 15 1999

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!

[cromwell]

Post by Rachel Spencer
Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!

Where does Crawford continue to say such a thing? The article you posted
was dated 4th September, 1997.

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

Ever heard of Time magazine?

[cromwell]

Post by Rachel Spencer
Ever heard of Time magazine?

Yes. Reference, better still, post article please.

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

Again!

http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html

SEPTEMBER 4, 1997

SPECIAL REPORT: PRINCESS DIANA, 1961-1997


ROYAL REACTION
The royal family, under widespread criticism for their stoic and
largely silent public response to Diana's death (including appearing
dry-eyed at their Sunday church service), issued a statement Wednesday
regarding its nation's outpouring of grief. "All the Royal Family,
especially the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry, are
taking strength from the overwhelming support of the public, who are
sharing their tremendous sense of loss and grief," said Buckingham
Palace. "They are deeply touched and enormously grateful." Charles, who
was divorced from Diana last year, and the couple's two sons remain in
seclusion in Scotland. The royal family is scheduled to travel to
London on Friday. It has been announced that Queen Elizabeth will
address her nation Friday night.
-A statement has also been issued by Diana's mother, Frances Shand
Kydd: "My heartfelt thank-yous to everyone for their prayers, flowers
and letters -- and for endless thoughtful kindness, following the death
of my daughter Diana. I pray for her and the two men who died with her
and for their families. I am so proud of William and Harry, and Diana's
sisters, Sarah and Jane, and her brother Charles. I thank God for the
gift of Diana and for all her loving and giving. I give her back to
Him, with my love, pride and admiration, to rest in peace."

FUNERAL GUEST LIST
Though Buckingham Palace will probably not release a guest list for
Princess Diana's funeral, organizers are said to hope the 2,000
attendees will range from the celebrated to the obscure and reflect the
Palace's goal of staging a "unique funeral for a unique person." First
Lady Hillary Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair will attend
Saturday's ceremonies at Westminster Abbey. Former premiers, including
John Major and Margaret Thatcher, have been invited -- as has a New
Jersey couple who once hired Diana as a babysitter in London for their
1-year-old son before she entered the royal spotlight, New York's WCBS
radio reports. Elton John, a close friend of the princess's, plans to
be at the service but denied reports he had been invited to sing,
saying that decision was still "up in the air."

JACKSON TRIBUTE
Michael Jackson dedicated a concert in Belgium Wednesday to Princess
Diana, whose death prompted him to cancel his scheduled Sunday show.
Minutes before the concert began in front of more than 60,000 people at
Ostend racecourse, says Reuters, two 21-foot-high pictures of the
princess wearing a tiara lit up on either side of the giant stage. The
crowd applauded, held lighters above their heads and swayed to a
recording of the pop star's "Smile." It is not known whether Jackson
will attend Diana's funeral Saturday. He has another concert near
Madrid that day.

A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al
Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi
had been dating since November. In their conversation Crawford said
Diana had told her: "Dodi is a fantastic man, he fills me with
attention and care, I feel once more loved." Crawford said she first
met Diana when the princess set up a meeting between her and her older
son, William, who had admitted to having a crush on Crawford.

DIANA'S RING
Dodi Al Fayed gave Princess Diana a $205,400 diamond friendship ring
shortly before their fatal car crash, according to London tabloids. The
diamond ring was found in the wrecked car following the crash early
Sunday, says the Sun, which reports Al Fayed gave Diana the ring over
dinner at the Ritz Hotel in Paris Saturday night. The stories quote
Paris jeweler Alberto Repossi as saying Al Fayed asked him 10 days
before the accident to create a one-of-a-kind ring for Diana. "He told
me how much he was in love with the princess, and he wanted to spend
the rest of his life with her," he said. The British national news
agency Press Association said the ring is thought to have been handed
to Diana's sisters when they went to France with Prince Charles to
collect her body on Sunday.

PROCESSION EXPANDS
Buckingham Palace has added 2 1/2 miles to the route of Saturday's
funeral procession, reports AP. It was feared the original one-mile
corridor might create a dangerous crush of humanity. In addition, two
huge TV screens in London's Hyde Park will enable crowds to watch the
funeral. NBC News said the Palace did not extend the procession in a
bow to public pressure but out of concern for public safety.

VIGIL UPDATE
After the number of condolence books at St. James's Palace was
increased from five to 43 on Wednesday, the waiting time for the long
and thick lines of mourners was reduced from 12 hours to four.



-STEVEN M. SILVERMAN
-PEOPLE DAILY

[cromwell]

Post by Rachel Spencer
Again!
http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
SPECIAL REPORT: PRINCESS DIANA, 1961-1997

Nice exclamation mark but it's misplaced. As you seem a bit slow, I'll
start again and perhaps this thread might progress.

I saw your link and read it. You'll have noticed I replied. I know it was
just a couple of days ago, but I'll make allowances for your memory. Here's
is my post again,

"Diana and Dodi dating for 9 months? Does this have a familiar ring or
what?
One name comes to mind - Cindy Crawford. According to reports in the
Italian weekly magazine 'Chi' in September 1997, Crawford was alleged to
have claimed that Diana had told her that she had been dating Dodi since
November 1996. The fact that Crawford had also said that this interview was
fabricated by Italian journalists did not of course, receive as wide
coverage(Bower p.437)".
ARCHIVE:Commentary by Jim Keith , Sep 15 1999

Your link is merely a recapitulation, of a story which Cindy Crawford has
denied as a fabrication, according to Tom Bower. Important information.
How did you respond,

"Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!"

To which I replied,

"Where does Crawford continue to say such a thing? The article you posted
was dated 4th September, 1997."

Is that a little clearer for you. I'm trying to progress, I'm requesting
that you substantiate your claim. What does this require? At the very
least, a quotation from Crawford, that post dates Bowers claim. Yet you
seem to want to go in circles, returning to very place we started by posting
the exact same link and unwarrented exclamation mark, not very rational and
far from helpful.

So I ask again, where does Crawford continue to say such a thing? I look
forward to your prompt reply.

Geoff.

[banana]

Post by cromwell

Post by Rachel Spencer
Again!
http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
SPECIAL REPORT: PRINCESS DIANA, 1961-1997

<snip>

Post by cromwell
I'm trying to progress, I'm requesting
that you substantiate your claim. What does this require? At the very
least, a quotation from Crawford, that post dates Bowers claim.

According to Bower, *when* is Crawford supposed to have denied that she
made the claim? Some time between when she made it, and when his book
went to the printers; don't know where; don't know to whom; don't know
whether Bower got it from a man down the wine bar; or whether he made it
up, over-egged the pudding, or, in short, why on earth he says it. Am I
close?

Of course, if she did deny it, and it wasn't true, there is the question
of why someone made it up.

One wonders whether there mightn't be a connection somewhere here with
the fact that Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed were in Italy until a matter
of hours before they arrived in Paris that day??

[cromwell]

Post by banana

Post by cromwell

Post by Rachel Spencer
Again!
http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
SPECIAL REPORT: PRINCESS DIANA, 1961-1997

<snip>

Post by cromwell
I'm trying to progress, I'm requesting
that you substantiate your claim. What does this require? At the very
least, a quotation from Crawford, that post dates Bowers claim.

According to Bower, *when* is Crawford supposed to have denied that she
made the claim? Some time between when she made it, and when his book
went to the printers.

Tom Bower, Fayed, The Unauthorized Biography, pub November 1998. So,
assuming Bower is correct, Crawford exposed the fabrication sometime between
Sept 1997 and November 1998.

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

If this is a fabrication then YOU go get us the Time magazine
retraction for printing incorrect information.

[cromwell]

Post by Rachel Spencer
If this is a fabrication then YOU go get us the Time magazine
retraction for printing incorrect information.

See, utter waste of time. More conspiracy high jinks with no principle
attached to it whatsoever.

Here is the relevant exerpt from Tom Bower, author of many books, including
'Branson', 'Blind Eye to Murder', 'The Paperclip Conspiracy'.

"The publication of those translated 'facts' in British newspapers on
Wednesday, 3 September was juxtaposed alongside a long interview with Cindy
Crawford describing Diana's and Dodi's involvement in a secret affair since
November 1996 and the model's eyewitness account as the princess, a close
friend, arrived for a secret meeting with Dodi at Harrods. In her defence,
Crawford would claim that the interview was fabricated by Italian
journalists."(Fayed, p.437)

We can add to this the following from the Sunday Express, 29th August, 1999,

"Dodi and Diana were friends for many years but the relationship started
when she came on holiday with us to the South of France."

That holiday was July 1997 and the author was Fayed.

When you refer to 'us', I presume you mean your conspiracy team mates. Yet
apart from banana, most of them appear to have remained on the benches. You
might therefore be interested to learn, what banana thought about this
story,

"I don't credit the 9-month-long-relationship view either"
(ARCHIVE:Commentary by Jim Keith, Sep 16 1999)

Plenty of grounds to be more than a little sceptical.

Now let's examine that claim you made Rachel,


"Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!"

I have reasonably asked you to reference this denial/denial. You would have
gone some way to substantiate your argument, by simply posting an article or
reference, in which Crawford continues to make the same claim, but you
haven't. You've stalled and gone round in circles. I'm not the problem
Rachel, YOU are, and now more wasted posting hang in the space called ACPD.
On this basis, I am perfectly entitled to conclude that this is nothing more
than a figment of your imagination and that the orginal claim is a
fabrication.

Geoff.

[banana]

Post by cromwell

Post by Rachel Spencer
If this is a fabrication then YOU go get us the Time magazine
retraction for printing incorrect information.

See, utter waste of time. More conspiracy high jinks with no principle
attached to it whatsoever.
Here is the relevant exerpt from Tom Bower, author of many books, including
'Branson', 'Blind Eye to Murder', 'The Paperclip Conspiracy'.
"The publication of those translated 'facts' in British newspapers on
Wednesday, 3 September was juxtaposed alongside a long interview with Cindy
Crawford describing Diana's and Dodi's involvement in a secret affair since
November 1996 and the model's eyewitness account as the princess, a close
friend, arrived for a secret meeting with Dodi at Harrods. In her defence,
Crawford would claim that the interview was fabricated by Italian
journalists."(Fayed, p.437)
We can add to this the following from the Sunday Express, 29th August, 1999,
"Dodi and Diana were friends for many years but the relationship started
when she came on holiday with us to the South of France."
That holiday was July 1997 and the author was Fayed.

Would I be right to think that you don't believe the first part of this,
i.e. the idea that they were friends for many years? In which case, I
would agree with you. But then it would hardly be very strong to cite
the second part as if it were gospel...

Me? Well I have an open mind as to when they started their relationship,
just as I do about who 'Prince' Harry's father is. I do think it's
interesting that she phoned Hasnat Khan so much from the yacht.

Anyone who thinks Rosa Monckton is a reliable witness BTW is extremely
naive. Buying the engagement ring kind of speaks much louder, to put it
mildly.

We should always bear in mind that tycoons' yachts get used for stuff
that people want to keep very secret from snoopers. Sometimes very
high-level stuff indeed. This is part of the reason they have yachts.

The idea that they were playing up to the press during the whole of each
of their stays on the yacht...is untrue IMO. James Andanson in the
helicopter...just a hack photog, I don't think so.

Post by cromwell
I'm not the problem
Rachel, YOU are,

You are such a nasty person Geoff...

[Rachel Spencer]

""The publication of those translated 'facts' in British newspapers on
Wednesday, 3 September was juxtaposed alongside a long interview with
Cindy
Crawford describing Diana's and Dodi's involvement in a secret affair
since
November 1996 and the model's eyewitness account as the princess, a
close
friend, arrived for a secret meeting with Dodi at Harrods. In her
defence,
Crawford would claim that the interview was fabricated by Italian
journalists."(Fayed, p.437)"

When did Crawford state that? Who were thye Italian journalists? What
publication/media?

" I'm not the problem Rachel, YOU are" - Did I suggest you are a
problem, Geoff? The only 'problem' I can see is that you refuse to
accept sourced facts. Whatever! The Inquest will be done sooner
rather than later. If it is later I'm sure you and your cronies are
shitting in your pants. If Stevens' is an honest man then royals and
their kind are screwed.

[cromwell]

Post by Rachel Spencer
""The publication of those translated 'facts' in British newspapers on
Wednesday, 3 September was juxtaposed alongside a long interview with Cindy
Crawford describing Diana's and Dodi's involvement in a secret affair since
November 1996 and the model's eyewitness account as the princess, a close
friend, arrived for a secret meeting with Dodi at Harrods. In her defence,
Crawford would claim that the interview was fabricated by Italian
journalists."(Fayed, p.437)"
When did Crawford state that? Who were thye Italian journalists? What
publication/media?

Already answered that one. Try improving your reading skills. Banana's
question,

Post by Rachel Spencer
And Bower's source for Crawford's denial is...?

And my reply

"He doesn't give one, but he is supported by M. Fayed, who has said in
interviews, that his son and Diana did not start dating until July 1997."

There you go, a bit of straight forward honesty. That's the difference
between us Rachel. What did I claim? That Tom Bower had said that Crawford
had rejected these comments as fabrications. I've posted the relevant
segment from the book plus page number. Now let's come back to what YOU
claimed,

"Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!"

'Continue' here refers to Bower and he published in Nov 98, so where is your
proof that Crawford 'continues' to make the same claims? Are you going to
answer, or just keep avoiding and stalling. The clock is running!

<snip>

The Inquest will be done sooner

Post by Rachel Spencer
rather than later. If it is later I'm sure you and your cronies are
shitting in your pants.

I don't have any cronies. The Inquest is going to conclude the same as the
French investigation.

<snip>

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

"Already answered that one. Try improving your reading skills.
Banana's
question" - Then please post it for me. I have too much to do to be
scrutinizing posts.

""He doesn't give one, but he is supported by M. Fayed, who has said in

interviews, that his son and Diana did not start dating until July
1997." - If Crawford retracted her comment surely you can find its
source. The matter is finished until you post it, Geoff. As far as
your comments about "straighforward honesty"...you pollute this board
with your venom and lies.

Again, the Time mag article suffices. If it does not appeal to you
then its just time to move on. I will not beat a dead horse. I'm done
arguing with you, Geoff. You're a nuisance.

"I don't have any cronies. The Inquest is going to conclude the same
as the
French investigation. " - I believe you don't have cronies. I'll bet
you don't have friends. And just how do you nkow how the inquest will
turn out? On the payroll?

[cromwell]

"Rachel Spencer" <***@yahoo.com> wrote in message

I believe you don't have cronies. I'll bet

Post by Rachel Spencer
you don't have friends.

Your right and I'm not very polite either -fuck off.

Geoff.

[Rachel Spencer]

I'm surprised that's ALL you have to say, Geoff.

[B. B.]

"Rachel Spencer" <***@yahoo.com> schreef in bericht news:***@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

[snip]

Post by Rachel Spencer
The Inquest will be done sooner
rather than later. If it is later I'm sure you and your cronies are
shitting in your pants. If Stevens' is an honest man then royals and
their kind are screwed.

Actually, Lord Stevens isn't the Coroner in charge of the Inquest, that is
M.J.C.Burgess. Let's assume that Rachel means Mr Burgess. Only when he
reaches the conclusion that she wants him to reach, he is an honest man,
according to her. Conspiracy theorising at its worst. Because if Mr Burgess,
as he will, concludes that "our Princess" died as the result of high speed,
King Alcohol and a lover of the day who ordered his driver to speed, he
cannot be an honest man. If there is no evidence to support the various
conspiracy theories around and if there are mountains of evidence to support
the conclusion that a "simple" car crash took place, an unbiased mind
accepts the evidence. The difference between fantasy world and real life.

The idea that people with a mindset like Rachel Spencer can get on juries in
the USA frightens me. Poor defendants!

Bernhard

[Rachel Spencer]

Oh please, that is not accurate. Although I do believe the royals can
and do influence matters to their benefit. Anyone who is under the
impression the royals have no pull and don't attempt to use their
status to their benefit is daft.

[Fred Henson]

Oh please, that is not accurate. Although I do believe the royals can
and do influence matters to their benefit. Anyone who is under the
impression the royals have no pull and don't attempt to use their
status to their benefit is daft.

Anyone on here still active? Please let me know!

[Rachel Spencer]

Again!

http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/timeline/augsept97/4.html

SEPTEMBER 4, 1997

SPECIAL REPORT: PRINCESS DIANA, 1961-1997


ROYAL REACTION
The royal family, under widespread criticism for their stoic and
largely silent public response to Diana's death (including appearing
dry-eyed at their Sunday church service), issued a statement Wednesday
regarding its nation's outpouring of grief. "All the Royal Family,
especially the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry, are
taking strength from the overwhelming support of the public, who are
sharing their tremendous sense of loss and grief," said Buckingham
Palace. "They are deeply touched and enormously grateful." Charles, who
was divorced from Diana last year, and the couple's two sons remain in
seclusion in Scotland. The royal family is scheduled to travel to
London on Friday. It has been announced that Queen Elizabeth will
address her nation Friday night.
-A statement has also been issued by Diana's mother, Frances Shand
Kydd: "My heartfelt thank-yous to everyone for their prayers, flowers
and letters -- and for endless thoughtful kindness, following the death
of my daughter Diana. I pray for her and the two men who died with her
and for their families. I am so proud of William and Harry, and Diana's
sisters, Sarah and Jane, and her brother Charles. I thank God for the
gift of Diana and for all her loving and giving. I give her back to
Him, with my love, pride and admiration, to rest in peace."

FUNERAL GUEST LIST
Though Buckingham Palace will probably not release a guest list for
Princess Diana's funeral, organizers are said to hope the 2,000
attendees will range from the celebrated to the obscure and reflect the
Palace's goal of staging a "unique funeral for a unique person." First
Lady Hillary Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair will attend
Saturday's ceremonies at Westminster Abbey. Former premiers, including
John Major and Margaret Thatcher, have been invited -- as has a New
Jersey couple who once hired Diana as a babysitter in London for their
1-year-old son before she entered the royal spotlight, New York's WCBS
radio reports. Elton John, a close friend of the princess's, plans to
be at the service but denied reports he had been invited to sing,
saying that decision was still "up in the air."

JACKSON TRIBUTE
Michael Jackson dedicated a concert in Belgium Wednesday to Princess
Diana, whose death prompted him to cancel his scheduled Sunday show.
Minutes before the concert began in front of more than 60,000 people at
Ostend racecourse, says Reuters, two 21-foot-high pictures of the
princess wearing a tiara lit up on either side of the giant stage. The
crowd applauded, held lighters above their heads and swayed to a
recording of the pop star's "Smile." It is not known whether Jackson
will attend Diana's funeral Saturday. He has another concert near
Madrid that day.

A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al
Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi
had been dating since November. In their conversation Crawford said
Diana had told her: "Dodi is a fantastic man, he fills me with
attention and care, I feel once more loved." Crawford said she first
met Diana when the princess set up a meeting between her and her older
son, William, who had admitted to having a crush on Crawford.

DIANA'S RING
Dodi Al Fayed gave Princess Diana a $205,400 diamond friendship ring
shortly before their fatal car crash, according to London tabloids. The
diamond ring was found in the wrecked car following the crash early
Sunday, says the Sun, which reports Al Fayed gave Diana the ring over
dinner at the Ritz Hotel in Paris Saturday night. The stories quote
Paris jeweler Alberto Repossi as saying Al Fayed asked him 10 days
before the accident to create a one-of-a-kind ring for Diana. "He told
me how much he was in love with the princess, and he wanted to spend
the rest of his life with her," he said. The British national news
agency Press Association said the ring is thought to have been handed
to Diana's sisters when they went to France with Prince Charles to
collect her body on Sunday.

PROCESSION EXPANDS
Buckingham Palace has added 2 1/2 miles to the route of Saturday's
funeral procession, reports AP. It was feared the original one-mile
corridor might create a dangerous crush of humanity. In addition, two
huge TV screens in London's Hyde Park will enable crowds to watch the
funeral. NBC News said the Palace did not extend the procession in a
bow to public pressure but out of concern for public safety.

VIGIL UPDATE
After the number of condolence books at St. James's Palace was
increased from five to 43 on Wednesday, the waiting time for the long
and thick lines of mourners was reduced from 12 hours to four.



-STEVEN M. SILVERMAN
-PEOPLE DAILY

[Rachel Spencer]

Ever heard of Time magazine?

[Rachel Spencer]

Then why does Crawford continue to state she met Dodi/Di in November
1996?!

[banana]

Post by cromwell
Please stop wasting precious time, by reposting old fabrications that were
debunked as long ago as 1999.

Post by Rachel Spencer
"A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al
Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi
had been dating since November.

"Diana and Dodi dating for 9 months? Does this have a familiar ring or
what?
One name comes to mind - Cindy Crawford. According to reports in the
Italian weekly magazine 'Chi' in September 1997, Crawford was alleged to
have claimed that Diana had told her that she had been dating Dodi since
November 1996. The fact that Crawford had also said that this interview was
fabricated by Italian journalists did not of course, receive as wide
coverage(Bower p.437)".
ARCHIVE:Commentary by Jim Keith , Sep 15 1999

And Bower's source for Crawford's denial is...?

[cromwell]

Post by banana

Post by cromwell
Please stop wasting precious time, by reposting old fabrications that were
debunked as long ago as 1999.

Post by Rachel Spencer
"A MODEL FRIENDSHIP
Cindy Crawford says she spoke with Diana the day before her death and
that the princess said she was "immensely happy" with boyfriend Dodi Al
Fayed. The supermodel told the Italian magazine Chi that Diana and Dodi
had been dating since November.

"Diana and Dodi dating for 9 months? Does this have a familiar ring or
what?
One name comes to mind - Cindy Crawford. According to reports in the
Italian weekly magazine 'Chi' in September 1997, Crawford was alleged to
have claimed that Diana had told her that she had been dating Dodi since
November 1996. The fact that Crawford had also said that this interview was
fabricated by Italian journalists did not of course, receive as wide
coverage(Bower p.437)".
ARCHIVE:Commentary by Jim Keith , Sep 15 1999

And Bower's source for Crawford's denial is...?

He doesn't give one, but he is supported by M. Fayed, who has said in
interviews, that his son and Diana did not start dating until July 1997.

Geoff.