Critics have called out Prince Harry's rumoured TV project as the 30th anniversary of his mother's death approaches. Next year will be three decades since Princess Diana was tragically killed in a car crash. While many are speculating whether her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, will reunite to mark the date together, it seems as though both princes have quite different approaches to honouring the memory of their late mother.
Harry's reported documentary plans
Prince Harry is reportedly in talks to produce a TV film documentary to honour the life and legacy of Diana. However, it has been reported that Prince William has been approached about similar projects, but has declined multiple offers. Now, critics are questioning why Harry is reportedly deciding to produce such a feature when his brother and Diana's only other son wouldn't be involved.
One of Prince Harry's most vocal critics, well-known royal commentator and reporter Rupert Bell, is calling out Harry over how he is treating the memory of Princess Diana. During an episode of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, he said that there is a feeling that "Harry's got to try and find a way of monetising his return to the UK".
Critics question the approach
He explained that from Harry's point of view, a Diana documentary for TV is the "simplest thing". However, he accused Harry of always "falling back on telling stories about the Royal Family".
"He will need some sensational comments from people who want to contribute to this documentary. I think it's just so sad that after 30 years, we're still wanting to pore over the minutiae of her life.
"And I'm completely sympathetic with the Prince of Wales, his approach that he's had enough and just doesn't want to get bogged down, talk about it. He's done enough."
Of Prince William, he added: "Ultimately, he's taking the right approach and doesn't want to get involved."
William's reported reaction
Prince William is understood to be "furious" over Harry's Diana documentary plans.
The Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers told the Pod Save The King show on YouTube: "It is the 30th anniversary of her tragic death next year, everybody has been trying to have their say, and they will be, of course, next year. Archewell Productions are apparently going to produce it, as they've got this sort of first-look deal with Netflix."
He added: "I mean, the rest of the things they've been producing haven't done too well. We had the Invictus documentary, we had the Polo documentary that absolutely bombed.
"And I just think this is beyond the pale for Harry to be saying 'Well I'm going to do this now'."
But the royal editor warned: "So, realistically, does Harry have a right to do this? I can tell you now that William will be absolutely furious about it."
