Prince Harry’s reported plan to create a film about his late mother, Princess Diana, has added another layer to his already strained relationship with his older brother, Prince William.
According to comments attributed to Daily Mail senior editor Richard Kay, Harry has been considering a television film focused on Diana’s life. The project is reportedly one of the reasons behind his return to the United Kingdom and could become a major focus for him over the coming year.
Kay said Harry, 41, has been contacting people who knew Princess Diana and asking them to take part in the proposed project. He suggested that gathering material and contributions from those connected to Diana could occupy much of Harry’s attention during the next 12 months.
The reported idea has also raised questions about the brothers’ very different relationships with their mother’s legacy. Kay claimed that Prince William is experiencing “intense frustration” over what he sees as Harry increasingly associating himself with Diana’s public legacy.
The royal commentator stressed that Princess Diana was the mother of both William and Harry, arguing that the Prince of Wales has an equally important connection to her memory. He also suggested that Harry’s focus on the Diana and Spencer legacy could further distinguish him from the wider House of Windsor.
Harry’s reported interest in his mother’s story is also being viewed in the context of his recent time in Britain. Kay pointed to Harry’s July visit, when he spent time with members of Diana’s family at Althorp, the Spencer family estate.
For now, the film remains a reported project rather than a confirmed production. However, if Harry does move forward with the idea, his approach to Princess Diana’s story could attract considerable attention, particularly because of the long-running tensions between him and Prince William.
The reported plan therefore places Diana’s legacy back at the center of an ongoing royal family discussion, with questions likely to remain over how the two brothers view and represent their mother’s memory.
Key Takeaways:
- Prince Harry is reportedly considering a television film about Princess Diana.
- Richard Kay said Harry has been contacting people who knew his late mother.
- The project could occupy much of Harry’s attention over the next year, according to Kay.
- Kay claimed Prince William is frustrated by Harry’s focus on Diana’s legacy.
- Harry’s reported contact with Diana’s family at Althorp has also drawn attention.
