Days before the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, new claims have surfaced suggesting both Prince William and Prince Harry may be preparing projects about their late mother.
Diana was 36 when she died in a Paris car crash in August 1997, leaving her sons William, then 15, and Harry, 12, to grieve in the public eye. Now, reports suggest that Harry, through his Archewell production company, is in talks to develop a documentary with Netflix timed for the 30th anniversary in 2027.
According to the Daily Beast, discussions have taken place with potential partners. One unnamed source described the idea of Harry recounting his mother’s life, her troubled marriage, and the impact of her death as “the TV sensation of all time.”
But speculation has also turned to William. While both brothers participated in a 2017 film marking the 20th anniversary of Diana’s passing, that project was seen as William’s “last word” on his loss. Now, commentators suggest that Harry’s involvement with a new series could push the heir to the throne into producing a rival account of his own.
Critics have accused Harry of seeking to “cash in” on Diana’s legacy through his Netflix deal. Others, however, note the possibility that revisiting their mother’s story could serve as common ground to ease tensions between the brothers.
For now, no project has been officially confirmed. Past speculation about a multi-part Diana series was firmly denied earlier this year. But with the 30th anniversary looming, the late Princess’s story continues to cast a long shadow over both her sons’ public lives.