THE famous £13million superyacht where Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed enjoyed their romantic fling is featured on the new season of The Crown.

The glamorous royal and her wealthy boyfriend were famously pictured kissing on the luxury “love boat” Jonikal, which is now called Bash, before their tragic deaths in 1997.

Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed on their romantic Mediterranean break on his family yacht, Jonikal

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Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed on their romantic Mediterranean break on his family yacht, JonikalCredit: Rex
Originally named Jonikal, then Sokar, and most recently Bash, the superyacht used to be owned by Dodi's father Mohamed Al-Fayed

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Originally named Jonikal, then Sokar, and most recently Bash, the superyacht used to be owned by Dodi's father Mohamed Al-FayedCredit: Yacht Charter Fleet
Scenes of Diana on the yacht are depicted in the new season of The Crown

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Scenes of Diana on the yacht are depicted in the new season of The Crown

Photos of the couple’s Mediterranean getaway circulated around the world, with The Sunday Mirror paying £250,000 for first rights to the collection.

The fall out of the photos was depicted on the sixth and final season of Netflix’s The Crown, with the Queen, played by Imelda Staunton, seen viewing the multi-page spread back home.

The stunning 208ft yacht can hold up to 18 people across nine staterooms, along with 26 crew members.

It also offers a range of impressive amenities including a jacuzzi, swim platform, sun deck, formal dining room, a bar, and office space.

The yacht belonged to Dodi’s multi-millionaire father Mohamed Al-Fayed.

The billionaire former Harrods owner amassed his astonishing fortune running several high-profile business ventures and a Premier League football club prior to the announcement of his death in August 2023.

The ship was first launched in 1990, and has had a number of owners over the years.

According to Boat International, it was sold earlier this year, and although the sum hasn’t been disclosed, the asking price was €15,500,000 (£13million).

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Diana’s final month included two cruises on The Jonikal.

The holidays sparked unfounded rumours that Diana was pregnant and about to announce plans to marry Dodi.

Dodi died aged 42 in a Paris car crash with Diana 26 years ago.

The pair first met at a polo match in 1989, but they did not get together until Dodi invited the princess to stay at his father's 30-bedroom villa in St Tropez in July 1997.

Much of Dodi's fortune was spent on impressing a string of beautiful models and actresses.

The playboy was linked to Blue Lagoon actress Brooke Shields, Val Kilmer’s ex-wife Joanne Whalley, Stranger Things star Winona Ryder and Frank Sinatra’s daughter Tina.

Following the 1997 car crash that led to the couple's deaths, Mohamed attempted to sell the yacht on a number of occasions before ultimately parting with it in 2014.

It was most recently purchased by Bassim Haidar in June of 2021, who sold it just over a year later with plans to upgrade to a larger vessel.

Photos of Diana sitting on the yacht circulated around the world

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Photos of Diana sitting on the yacht circulated around the worldCredit: Rex
The final days of Dodi Fayed and Diana are depicted in the new mini-series

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The final days of Dodi Fayed and Diana are depicted in the new mini-seriesCredit: Daniel Escale/Netflix
The superyacht was recently sold and was listed for £13million

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The superyacht was recently sold and was listed for £13millionCredit: Courtesy Of Seawood Yachts
Diana’s final month included two cruises on The Jonikal

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Diana’s final month included two cruises on The JonikalCredit: Rex
The stunning 208ft yacht can hold up to 18 people across nine staterooms, along with 26 crew members

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The stunning 208ft yacht can hold up to 18 people across nine staterooms, along with 26 crew membersCredit: Courtesy Of Seawood Yachts
The yacht has a jacuzzi, swim platform, sun deck, formal dining room, a bar, and office space

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The yacht has a jacuzzi, swim platform, sun deck, formal dining room, a bar, and office spaceCredit: Courtesy Of Seawood Yachts
Princess Diana sunbathing aboard the Jonikal Yacht moored in Portofino, Italy in 1997

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Princess Diana sunbathing aboard the Jonikal Yacht moored in Portofino, Italy in 1997Credit: Rex
The luxury yacht has a range of amenities

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The luxury yacht has a range of amenitiesCredit: Yacht Charter Fleet
The inside boasted dark wood panelling and spacious areas to lounge around

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The inside boasted dark wood panelling and spacious areas to lounge aroundCredit: Yacht Charter Fleet
There is ample space for sunbathing and enjoying the spectacular views

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There is ample space for sunbathing and enjoying the spectacular viewsCredit: Yacht Charter Fleet
The ship was first launched in 1990, and has had a number of owners over the years

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The ship was first launched in 1990, and has had a number of owners over the yearsCredit: Yacht Charter Fleet