Prince Harry is said to be heartbroken after two of his closest living links to his mother turned their backs on his biggest request yet.
With the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death approaching, Prince Harry reportedly reached out to her two sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, hoping they would appear in a personal documentary he is making about his mother. Both aunts are believed to have turned him down.
Royal commentator Rob Shuter says palace insiders view the sisters' refusal as far more than a simple scheduling issue. According to these sources, a message is being sent to everyone close to Diana: "Diana's own sisters saying no sends an enormous message."
Insiders explain that no one needs to be openly warned against taking part. The unspoken understanding, they say, is that helping Harry build his own account of Diana's life risks damaging ties with the rest of the royal family, possibly shutting the door on future palace access altogether.
Harry Reportedly Building His Own Tribute Film
Talk of a Harry-led documentary has been circulating for weeks, timed to mark three decades since Diana's death. Royal journalist Richard Kay claims the project is already taking shape, saying "one of the reasons Harry's here is to make a television film." Kay adds that Harry has been contacting old friends of Diana's, asking them to share memories on camera — a task expected to keep him occupied for much of the coming year.
Old Friends Caught in the Middle
It isn't just family members feeling the pressure. Diana's former friends are reportedly facing an uncomfortable choice of their own. Many still care deeply for Harry, but they've also kept relationships with Prince William, King Charles, and the wider royal circle for decades.
A separate royal source told Shuter that nobody wants to be forced to pick a side between Diana's two sons, admitting "nobody wants to choose between Diana's sons." Still, the source suggested that appearing in Harry's film would likely be read as exactly that — a decision that could carry real personal cost for those involved.
Key Takeaways
- Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, Princess Diana's sisters, have reportedly declined to take part in Prince Harry's upcoming documentary about their mother.
- Palace insiders say the refusal sends a strong signal to others close to Diana about the risks of cooperating with Harry.
- The project is timed around the 30th anniversary of Diana's death, according to royal expert Richard Kay.
- Harry has reportedly reached out to several of Diana's old friends to contribute to the film.
- Sources say Diana's friends now feel caught between loyalty to Harry and long-standing ties to William and King Charles.
