In short, while the existence of such photos was a major tabloid scandal in the 90s, the "safe place" part of the narrative is largely seen as an act of protection—either by her friends or family—to prevent further exploitation of her image.
The "2022" date in your query likely refers to a resurgence of these stories during the (which was in August 2022) or the release of documentaries and seasons of The Crown that sparked renewed interest in her private life and her battles with the paparazzi. In short, while the existence of such photos
: The father of Diana's partner, Dodi Fayed, was frequently rumored to have bought up negatives of intrusive or private photos to keep them out of public circulation. The narrative often centers on images taken of
The narrative often centers on images taken of Princess Diana while she was sunbathing at a private villa in in 1994. While some photos from that trip were published in tabloids like The Sun and Mirror , it has long been rumored that more explicit or "compromising" shots existed. The "Safe Place" Claim The specific detail about these pictures being "generously
: Other versions of the story suggest that wealthy benefactors or representatives of the Crown purchased the copyright and physical negatives of various paparazzi shots specifically to "lock them away" in a vault or safe, ensuring they would never be published.
The specific detail about these pictures being "generously bought and placed in a safe place" usually refers to one of two figures:
The phrase you are referring to relates to a persistent story regarding "compromising" or topless photographs of that were reportedly purchased and hidden to protect her privacy. Context of the Story