The "Mayfair Flat Loss" refers to the loss of David Irving's property in Duke Street, Mayfair, London. The circumstances surrounding the loss appear complex, involving financial difficulties, legal actions, and the involvement of third parties. The event caused Irving considerable distress and appears to have been linked to broader financial and security concerns.
Irving previously owned a flat and the entire building in Duke Street, Mayfair. This property was initially purchased for him in 2001 by Saudi Prince Fahd bin Salman, son of the current King of Saudi Arabia, following losses Irving incurred in a civil action. The circumstances surrounding the eventual loss of this property are detailed in subsequent diary entries.
Around 2021, Irving began experiencing difficulties related to his Duke Street property. He encountered issues with TransferWise (TW) refusing to process payments to his account, leading to complications in transferring funds. He also faced problems with troublesome tenants in the basement flat, including issues with noise and unpleasant odors. The diary entries suggest a gradual deterioration of the situation, with increasing financial pressures. By 2023, the property had been lost, with Irving expressing concern about the involvement of "the Americans" and a general sense of financial instability. There are references to pallets with ticking storage fees at Leman's terminal, suggesting assets were being held or impounded.
The loss of the Mayfair flat appears to have contributed to Irving's overall sense of insecurity and financial strain. He expressed concerns about the broader political climate and the perceived loss of independence in institutions like the BBC. The event seems to have been intertwined with his anxieties about surveillance and potential threats, as evidenced by his instructions to store physical documents securely.
* "In 2001 in consequence of the losses in your civil action I persuaded the Saudi Prince Fahd bin Salman... to buy your flat in Duke St for you, and indeed the entire building, for a virtual real h" (diary_2021) * "I am in the “basement flat”. The troublesome guests were right above; t" (diary_2021) * "Things have levelled out financially quite a lot over the last few days. Probably everybody is suffering." (diary_2023)
* diary_2017_may_oct * diary_2017_oct_nov * diary_2019_jan_may * diary_2021 * diary_2021_jan_jun * diary_2023