Harrods has moved to court to replace the executors of the estate of its former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, citing concerns about the estate's solvency and the pace at which hundreds of women who say they were raped or sexually abused by the Egyptian billionaire are being compensated.
A hearing is scheduled for November 2026, The Times reported on Tuesday. Harrods filed what is known as a passing-over application in the High Court, seeking the removal of Al Fayed's current executors, believed to be close family members, and their replacement with court-appointed professional administrators. The application is backed by several specialist personal injury law firms representing victims.
Over the past two years, there has been no public acknowledgement from the estate of Mohamed Fayed in regard to his appalling behaviour and no public apology towards the survivors, a Harrods spokesperson said. The statement added that the retailer remained concerned about the administration of the estate, the independence of its executors and its potential solvency, arguing that all victims should be treated equally and compensated without delay.
