Prince Harry has been strongly cautioned against proceeding with an explosive documentary about his late mother, Princess Diana. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams issued the warning while speaking to the Express, according to The Mirror, expressing concerns that such a project could reignite tensions within the royal family and jeopardize any chance of reconciliation.
Fitzwilliams highlighted the potential dangers of airing sensitive or controversial content, especially given the current dynamics within the royal household. “If the proposed documentary featured anything controversial, it would gravely endanger the reconciliation Harry has said he wants with his family, although it would undoubtedly draw the audience Netflix wants,” he said.
He further emphasized that the timing and context are particularly sensitive, considering Queen Camilla’s current role. “This programme, especially now that Camilla, the woman Diana regarded as her rival, is now Queen Consort, has enormous dangers for Harry’s future relationships with his family. If reconciliation is desirable, but seems unlikely, peace is essential. This documentary, if it happens, could restart conflict.”
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The warning comes amid speculation that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are contemplating a high-profile documentary on Princess Diana. Reports suggest that the project is being considered as part of their renewed multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix. According to The Sun, Harry may contribute to a show set to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic death in 2027.
While the project could generate substantial interest—and potentially a lucrative payout for both Netflix and the Sussexes—it also carries the risk of damaging already fragile family relationships. Fitzwilliams cautioned that if Prince Harry is truly interested in reconciliation, he must carefully weigh the personal and emotional costs of such a documentary.
With tensions already running high between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family, experts warn that reigniting past wounds may make any future peace increasingly difficult to achieve.
