{"id":4109,"date":"2025-01-22T01:29:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T01:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2026-03-15T00:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T00:28:09","slug":"inside-the-love-story-of-hasnat-khan-and-princess-diana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=4109","title":{"rendered":"Inside the love story of Hasnat Khan and Princess Diana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Princess Diana was known for her heartfelt visits to hospitals, where she brought joy and hope to those in need.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.iyfvf69dcb6565c0dc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p><strong>However, one visit turned into something far more \u2014 a passionate love affair that remained shrouded in secrecy for years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s 1995 \u2013 just two months prior to the infamous Panorama interview that would forever alter Diana\u2019s life. You might remember\u00a0<em>that<\/em>\u00a0interview, when\u00a0Princess Diana\u00a0came clean about her struggles with mental health and the trials of her marriage, capturing the world\u2019s empathy.<\/p>\n<p>Two months before that interview, Diana crossed paths with a handsome doctor, a Muslim whose dark good looks were compared to the charming actor Omar Sharif.<\/p>\n<p>The dashing heart surgeon, Dr. Hasnat Khan, worked at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. But how did this unlikely pair end up together?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157215 lazyautosizes lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782.jpg?resize=1024%2C671&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782-810x530.jpg 810w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121827\/GettyImages-830045782-810x530.jpg 810w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1024\" data-eio-rheight=\"671\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diana at Royal Brompton Hospital \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s because Joe Toffolo, the patient who underwent surgery, was married to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/life-and-style\/people\/oonagh-shanley-toffolo-leitrim-nun-who-became-a-confidante-of-lady-diana-1.2385750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo<\/a>, an Irish nun and acupuncturist who was a close confidante of Princess Diana.<\/p>\n<p>After the initial visit, Diana returned to the hospital almost daily for three weeks, eager to pursue the handsome surgeon. The connection was electric.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-smoked-cigarettes-and-loved-kfc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoked cigarettes and loved KFC<\/h3>\n<p>Today, when we look back at countless photos of Diana visiting the hospital, it\u2019s officially stated that she went to cheer up sick children or raise awareness for cystic fibrosis.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s definitely true. However, she also had personal reasons. Beneath the surface, her motivations were deeply personal. Because at 35, Diana had discovered a reason to smile once more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157216 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121940\/GettyImages-1330001008.jpg?resize=665%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121940\/GettyImages-1330001008.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"665\" data-eio-rheight=\"1024\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pakistani surgeon Hasnat Khan, identified as an \u201cex-lover\u201d of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales.<br \/>\n(Photo by Stan Karczmarz\/Sygma via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Diana and Khan started seeing each other, it marked Diana\u2019s most serious involvement since her separation from Prince Charles three years earlier.<\/p>\n<p>But it came shrouded in secrecy. Few knew about their budding romance, a bond that seemed improbable at first glance. Dr. Khan, then 37, was a heart surgeon<br \/>\nthat was running fat and smoked a pack of cigarettes a day,<\/p>\n<p>He had penchant for late-night jazz clubs and Kentucky Fried Chicken \u2014 an unconventional match for the Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n<p>But this didn\u2019t stop Diana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dHe\u2019s drop-dead gorgeous,\u201d Diana\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/2008\/jan\/14\/monarchy2#:~:text=The%20princess%20was%20visiting%20Joe,and%20a%20romance%20eventually%20began.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reportedly<\/a>\u00a0told Oonagh Toffolo.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-secret-messages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secret messages<\/h3>\n<p>To keep their love under wraps, Diana cleverly disguised her messages for Khan, using the alias \u201dDr. Armani.\u201d They met in secret, often in unconventional spots to avoid prying eyes.<\/p>\n<p>On one occasion, Diana donned a black wig to sneak into Ronnie Scott\u2019s, a famous jazz club in Soho. In another instance, Khan hid in the boot of a car to slip into Kensington Palace, aided by Diana\u2019s loyal butler, Paul Burrell.<\/p>\n<p>Their romance flourished even during casual outings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157213 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121440\/GettyImages-52099387.jpg?resize=733%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"733\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121440\/GettyImages-52099387.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"733\" data-eio-rheight=\"1024\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diana, Princess Of Wales, arriving at The Royal Brompton Hospital, Fulham Road, London. The Princess is wearing a high-buttoning pale blue jacket designed by Versace \/ Tim Graham \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One day, when Diana was feeling low, Khan whisked her away to a pub near Harefield Hospital where he had worked. The name? The Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dShe thought it was hilarious,\u201d he\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/hp\/front\/dianas-death-has-cast-a-long-shadow-over-my-life-admits-the-lover-she-called-mr-wonderful-7300837.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recalled<\/a>\u00a0with a chuckle.<\/p>\n<p>Diana was so enamored that she even asked her butler to find a priest who could marry them, despite Khan\u2019s Muslim faith. Their love deepened as they spent time together, sharing laughter and discovering each other\u2019s worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Diana reportedly read books on Islam and cherished a photograph of \u201cmy dishy doctor.\u201d She even visited Khan\u2019s family in Lahore, Pakistan, where she embraced their culture and enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-met-william-and-harry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Met William and Harry<\/h2>\n<p>This whirlwind romance took a more serious turn when Diana introduced Khan to her sons, William and Harry.<\/p>\n<p>She described him as \u201cMr. Wonderful\u201d and, according to her butler Burrell, she referred to Khan as her soulmate. Friends of Diana stated that he was \u201dthe love of her life\u201d and that she expressed distress when their relationship ended.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, as love stories often go, their fairytale faced obstacles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157214 lazyautosizes lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12.jpg?resize=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121709\/khan12-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"960\" data-eio-rheight=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ch_Muhammad_Iqbal_MPA_PP-98.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Muhammad Iqbal, Lady Diana and Jemima Michelle Khan (wife of Imran khan) and his son \/ Wikipedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The mounting pressure from the media began to take a toll on their relationship. While Diana was accustomed to the limelight, for Khan, the intense scrutiny was daunting.<\/p>\n<p>He feared that pursuing their relationship publicly could jeopardize his career.<\/p>\n<p>They discussed possible solutions, including moving to Pakistan \u2014 a plan that nearly came to fruition. Talks of relocating to Australia or South Africa were also on the table, but nothing materialized. According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/2008\/jan\/14\/monarchy2#:~:text=The%20princess%20was%20visiting%20Joe,and%20a%20romance%20eventually%20began.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Guardian<\/a>, Diana\u2019s desire for public acknowledgment clashed with Khan\u2019s reluctance, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion: the romance ended in July 1997.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-khan-finds-out-about-dodi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khan finds out about Dodi<\/h2>\n<p>Just a month later, tragedy struck. In the early hours of August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash in Paris, alongside her partner Dodi Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Khan was blindsided by the news of Diana\u2019s relationship with Dodi, discovering it only after it became public. \u201dWhen I found out, I was really mad; mad as hell,\u201d he confessed in a 2012 interview.<\/p>\n<p>Khan attended her funeral at Westminster Abbey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157217 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121957\/GettyImages-157130125.jpg?resize=512%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17121957\/GettyImages-157130125.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"512\" data-eio-rheight=\"1024\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Hasnat Khan in 1997. (Photo by Antony Jones\/UK Press via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The shadow of her tragic death looms over him still. \u201cSometimes I feel like screaming,\u201d Khan shared, reflecting on the emotional turmoil. \u201cThere have been very bad times. I have moved on, but it keeps coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the heartbreak, Khan fondly remembers Diana: \u201dWe all have our drawbacks, but I found her a very normal person with great qualities and some personal drawbacks, like bad habits.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-hasnat-khan-today\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hasnat Khan today<\/h4>\n<p>In 2006, Khan married Hadia Sher Ali, a 28-year-old woman descended from Afghan royalty, but the couple divorced two years later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a41778576\/who-is-hasnat-khan-princess-diana-ex-boyfriend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">He now<\/a>\u00a0lives in the UK, continuing his work as a heart surgeon and engaging in humanitarian efforts in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his life, Khan\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/hp\/front\/dianas-death-has-cast-a-long-shadow-over-my-life-admits-the-lover-she-called-mr-wonderful-7300837.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shared<\/a>: \u201dIt is very good to be home. I am quite relieved to be home. My blood pressure is stable\u2014I go fishing, I go for walks. It feels like a sanctuary. It\u2019s very peaceful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Though the romance between Princess Diana and Dr. Hasnat Khan was short-lived, it remains an interesting chapter in her life, a testament to the complexity of love in the face of royal duty and public scrutiny.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>As we remember the Princess, we celebrate not just her legacy, but also the love she shared with a man who saw her for who she truly was\u2014a normal person with extraordinary qualities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Princess Diana was known for her heartfelt visits to hospitals, where she brought joy and hope to those in need. However, one visit turned into something far more \u2014 a passionate love affair that remained shrouded in secrecy for years. 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