The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly deepening their creative partnership with Netflix by embarking on a deeply personal new project: a documentary honouring the life and legacy of Prince Harry's mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
According to sources, the film will move beyond the well-trodden narrative of Diana's turbulent life within the Royal Family. Instead, it will focus intently on her groundbreaking humanitarian work and her unique, media-disrupting approach to fame, which continues to inspire their own public endeavours.
A Legacy of Compassion
The documentary is expected to provide a poignant exploration of Princess Diana's most significant campaigns. This will include her destigmatisation of the HIV/AIDS crisis, her fierce advocacy for landmine clearance—a cause Harry has continued—and her immense compassion for marginalised communities across the globe.
Insiders suggest the film will draw powerful, yet unspoken, parallels between Diana's journey and that of Harry and Meghan. It will examine the intense media scrutiny all three have faced and their shared determination to use their platform for social change, often outside traditional royal frameworks.
Strategic Shift for Archewell Productions
This project signals a strategic shift for the couple's Archewell Productions. After the mixed reception of their docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' and the cancellation of Meghan's animated series 'Pearl', this Diana-focused film represents a return to a subject matter of immense global interest and personal significance.
The timing is particularly noteworthy. The documentary will enter production as Netflix's flagship drama 'The Crown' prepares to depict the events leading to Diana's tragic death, ensuring the Princess of Wales remains firmly in the cultural conversation.
While Netflix and a spokesperson for the Sussexes have declined to comment, the project is already generating significant buzz, positioning itself as a definitive modern tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of her son and daughter-in-law.
