Prince Harry has accused the Royal Family of engaging in a 'dirty game' of leaking and planting stories, according to a new trailer for the Netflix series 'Harry & Meghan'. The Duke of Sussex describes the 'pain and suffering of women marrying into this institution', in an apparent reference to his wife Meghan and his mother Princess Diana.
The trailer, released on Monday, includes commentary from Christopher Bouzy, founder of a social media analytics firm, who says: 'It's about hatred. It's about race.' The series, which will be released in two parts on 8 and 15 December, promises a 'behind closed doors' account of the couple's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.
The footage shows Meghan initially being welcomed by the public as a 'royal rock star', but then suggests 'everything changed'. Prince Harry is heard saying: 'There's a hierarchy of the family. You know there's leaking, but there's also planting of stories.' The trailer ends with Harry declaring: 'We know the full truth.'
However, questions have been raised about some of the footage used, with one image of photographers appearing to have been taken at Crawley Magistrates' Court rather than a royal engagement. Netflix has been approached for comment. Buckingham Palace has not officially responded to the trailer.
The documentary, rated 15 for 'discrimination' themes, comes amid a race row following comments made by Lady Susan Hussey to a black British guest at Buckingham Palace. Prince William's spokesman said 'racism has no place in our society'. The series will be followed by the publication of Prince Harry's memoir in the new year.
