Camilla & Arfaq – An ‘Inspirational’ Friendship

Camilla Al Fayed out in London town

I know this shot looks really paparazzi-esque, but Camilla Al Fayed, Arfaq’s ex-girlfriend, looks so glam and chilled in this pic. I seriously NEED that leather jacket!! Probably sold out ages ago. I don’t know who the guy is in the background – no doubt a bodyguard, I bet she has loads.

I’m an Arfaq fan, so that makes me a Camilla fan. He was once quoted as saying (to whom I don’t know, but I didn’t get it from Wikipedia, so I reckon it’s pretty accurate!!): “Camilla is the most beautiful woman I know and our friendship is magical.”

I just think that sets such a good example for other couples whose relationships don’t work out in a romantic sense, but who could potentially build a meaningful friendship. There are SO many celeb couples out there at war as soon as they’ve broken up and it’s so unpleasant for everyone, especially friends or fans who like both parties. Think of the endless Jennifer Aniston/Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie saga, or Taylor Swift with all her barbed jibes at Harry Styles – like at the Grammys this year, just a few days after they’d broken up, Taylor performed her song ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ and sang the line ‘So he calls me up and he’s like “I still love you”’ in a really pronounced English accent so everyone would know that poor Harry was the one left wanting! I know she’s famous and can do what she likes with her own song, but maybe she ought to take a leaf out of Arfaq and Camilla’s book – treat your ex with respect and affection, wherever possible. You did like them a helluva lot at one point in time, after all!! Anyway, kudos to Arfaq, who also described Camilla as ‘inspirational’ – which is how I feel about their friendship.

HRH Arfaq and his girlfriend, out on the town

HRH Arfaq’s gorgeous girlfriend Jida Itani

Jida Itani

Jida Itani

HRH Arfaq with his girlfriend Jida Itani

HRH Arfaq and his girlfriend Jida Itani enjoyed a night out in the heart of London. The couple firstly had a romantic dinner at the gorgeous Italian restaurant Cipriani in Mayfair. Looking cool and comfortable together, the couple then jumped in a cab after supper and headed off to continue their night somewhere else – my bet is on a glamorous cocktail bar in Chelsea. Not sure how long they’ve been dating, but they look stunning together. Jita’s so beautiful, I’d die for long hair like that! She’s from Beirut but she’s been visiting London / LA resident Arfaq quite a bit recently. London is such a vibrant city for entertaining, it’s no wonder they’ve been hitting all the good restaurants and elite bars during her stay.

HRH Arfaq attends Camilla Al Fayed's Charity Dinner

Arfaq and friend at Camilla Al Fayed's Charity Dinner

Arfaq made a rare public appearance in support of his friend Camilla Al Fayed (they previously dated). It was a charity dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in London. I’ve been there once before – the food is sumptuous, I’d spend every birthday or celebratory occasion there if I could! Not sure what the charity was in aid of, but clearly Arfaq thought it was worth it to come out of his relative hiding to support the cause, and Camilla. He’s brought a friend with him, pictured above – based on body language, my guess is she’s his date! They certainly make a good couple. (But I wonder how Camilla felt about that...) 

She is a real beauty, that's for sure, with her simple LBD and her whole hair-swept-to-one-side look.

Will you just look at Arfaq in that picture? Hair combed back, designer stubble, white tie, white shirt, white waist coat. He is so darn handsome!