Prince Harry is reportedly facing a quiet response from Prince William as he considers a new project dedicated to his late mother, Princess Diana.
The Duke of Sussex is understood to be exploring the possibility of making a documentary ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death in 2027. Reports suggest Harry wants to find a meaningful way to remember his mother and celebrate her legacy.
Harry has reportedly been contacting some of Diana’s friends and relatives about the potential programme, including her brother Earl Spencer. However, the project has not been officially confirmed or finalised.
The possibility of a new Diana documentary has also brought attention back to the relationship between Harry and his elder brother, Prince William. The brothers previously worked together on documentaries about their mother to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
That period was very different from the current situation. Harry and William have since developed a deeply strained relationship, with the brothers rarely seen together publicly.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond has suggested that William would maintain what she described as a “dignified silence” if Harry decides to move forward with the project. Her comments indicate that the Prince of Wales may choose not to publicly engage with the documentary.
Bond also raised concerns that a new film could add further tension between the brothers, particularly if it revisits sensitive aspects of Diana’s life and her relationship with the Royal Family.
Harry has every right to commemorate his mother in his own way, but the reported plans have attracted attention because Diana remains an important figure for both brothers. Their previous joint projects allowed them to speak about their childhood and memories of their mother together.
During the 20th-anniversary period, William and Harry had spoken openly about Diana and indicated that those documentaries represented an important opportunity to share their memories. Since then, their relationship has changed considerably.
The potential documentary could also involve people from Diana’s wider circle, potentially offering different perspectives on her life and legacy. However, reports about who may participate remain subject to change because Harry's plans are still understood to be under consideration.
If the project goes ahead, it is expected that Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions could be involved, with the company maintaining a first-look arrangement with Netflix.
For now, there is no confirmed release date or final list of participants. Harry appears to be considering how best to honour Diana as the major anniversary approaches, while William is reportedly expected to keep his distance from the project.
The development ensures that Diana’s legacy will remain closely connected to
the two princes, even as their separate approaches to remembering their mother
continue to attract public attention.
Key Takeaways:
- Prince Harry is reportedly considering a documentary about Princess Diana ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death.
- Harry has reportedly approached some of Diana’s friends and relatives about the possible project.
- Prince William is expected to remain silent if Harry proceeds with the documentary.
- Royal commentator Jennie Bond said the project could further complicate the brothers’ already strained relationship.
