The late Mohamed Al-Fayed has been accused of rape by five women who worked for Harrods in a new BBC investigation, drawing attention to his royal connections.

Fulham's chairman Mohamed Al Fayed listens as Fulham's new manager Mark Hughes speaks during a news conference at Craven Cottage stadium in London August 3, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations its former owner,

Fayed, the late Egyptian billionaire and owner of Harrods whose son died with Princess Diana, has been accused of rape by multiple women.

The most senior members of the British royal family acknowledged Prince Harry's birthday on social media for the first time in three years on Sunday. In two separate posts shared online, the account for King Charles wrote,

Despite their ongoing estrangement from Prince Harry, the royal family wished the Duke of Sussex a happy 40th birthday, which some are seeing as an olive branch.