Prince William could soon find himself compelled to push back against Prince Harry amid reports the Duke of Sussex may be preparing to profit from the upcoming anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.
This week marks the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic death. She was just 36 when she died in a car crash in a Paris tunnel on the night of August 31, 1997. The accident also claimed the lives of her companion Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.
The loss sparked worldwide grief and left William and Harry, then only 15 and 12, mourning the sudden death of their mother.
Harry’s Reported Documentary Plans
According to the Daily Beast, Harry’s Archewell production company has been in discussions about producing a documentary on Diana to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her passing in 2027.
“Harry is looking to do a series about Diana in 2027,” a source revealed.
“They want to get the right partners and we have had a conversation with them. I’m sure other production companies have too.
“An inside account of the implosion of Charles and Diana’s marriage, and Harry’s story of Diana’s death and its aftermath would be the TV sensation of all time.”
William’s Different Approach
Both brothers appeared in a 2017 documentary marking the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death, back when Harry was still a working royal.
But according to another insider, William had intended for that project to be his “final word” on his mother’s passing.
Now, speculation that Harry may return to the subject with a major Netflix production could put William in a difficult position.
“If Harry is now going to do another massive Netflix show effectively claiming her legacy, William will have to fight back, whether that’s with an interview or a documentary of his own,” the source explained. “The whole situation is just very sad.”
Despite their deep rift, Diana’s legacy has remained one of the few forces to bring the brothers together.
In July 2021, William and Harry reunited to unveil a statue of their mother in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace. The joint event came only months after the Sussexes’ explosive Oprah Winfrey interview, which heavily criticized the royal family.
