Prince Harry is exploring the possibility of creating a documentary about his late mother, Princess Diana, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of her death. According to sources close to the Duke of Sussex, Harry has been discussing various projects to honor Diana's legacy, including a documentary. Although no formal project has been confirmed, and no release date has been set, the idea is being considered. This potential project comes as public attention turns back to Diana's story, particularly with the recent publication of her brother Charles Spencer's memoir.
As part of his initial conversations, Harry has reportedly reached out to people who were close to Diana during her lifetime, including her younger brother Charles Spencer. This outreach suggests that Harry wants to ground any potential project in personal testimony and first-hand recollection. If the documentary moves forward, it is likely that Archewell Productions, the media company Harry operates alongside his wife Meghan Markle, will serve as the production vehicle. Netflix has also been floated as a likely platform, given the couple's established working relationship with the streaming giant.
Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, following a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris. She was 36 years old. The circumstances of her death remain a sensitive topic, and any new project about her life is likely to carry significant emotional and political weight. Harry previously collaborated with his brother Prince William on the 2017 documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, which marked 20 years since her death.
However, the two brothers have since become estranged, which adds a different dynamic to any new project Harry undertakes about their mother. Charles Spencer's recent memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, has reignited public interest in Diana's story. The memoir includes personal recollections of his sister and her death, as well as accounts of conversations Spencer said he had with King Charles following the 1997 crash.
Buckingham Palace has pushed back on Spencer's interpretation of those exchanges, suggesting that grief can distort memory and perception. This renewed focus on Diana's life has provided a backdrop against which Harry's potential project takes on added significance. The documentary, if it moves forward, will likely be seen as a way for Harry to honor his mother's legacy and share his own perspective on her life and death.
Prince Harry's potential documentary project is still in its early stages, and no formal announcement has been made. However, the fact that he is considering such a project suggests that he is eager to keep his mother's memory alive and to share her story with a new generation. The 30th anniversary of her death is an important milestone, and it is likely that any project will be closely watched by the public and the media.
The project is one of several possible ways that Harry could choose to honor his mother's legacy. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to move forward with the documentary will be up to Harry and his team. If the project does move forward, it will likely be a significant and emotional undertaking for the Duke of Sussex.
Key points
- Prince Harry is considering a documentary to mark the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
- Harry has reached out to Diana's friends and family, including her brother Charles Spencer, as he weighs potential projects.
- The documentary, if it moves forward, will likely be produced by Archewell Productions and released on Netflix.
