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Royal Reconciliation on the Rocks? Diana Documentary Could Derail Reunion
Whispers of a potential reconciliation between Prince Harry and the Royal Family have been circulating since aides to both the Duke of Sussex and King Charles were spotted meeting in London. The timing coincides with the upcoming anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and the WellChild Awards, leading some to speculate these events could facilitate a reunion. The anniversary of Princess Diana’s death has also been mentioned as a possible catalyst for dialogue between Harry and William.
However, royal commentator Jennie Bond suggests a potential project could throw a wrench in the works: a documentary about Princess Diana. With Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal, rumors are swirling about a possible revealing film about the late princess, potentially timed for the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027.
Bond, a former BBC Royal correspondent, told the Mirror that such a documentary would only worsen the already tense relationship between the brothers. She believes it would further antagonize the rest of the family, highlighting Harry’s solo venture in contrast to the collaborative films the brothers made for the 20th anniversary of their mother’s death. At the time, William reportedly stated those films were the “final word” on Diana, and that they would not speak publicly about her again.
Bond expressed skepticism about the documentary, suggesting it might be “wishful thinking” on Netflix’s part. She doubts Harry would want to “commercialize” his mother’s life and death, especially given his recent indications of wanting to mend fences with his family.
While the anniversary of Diana’s death is undoubtedly a poignant day for both princes, Bond believes the strained relationship makes communication between them unlikely. She anticipates neither phone calls nor texts will be exchanged, even on such a somber occasion. A meeting between Harry and King Charles is reportedly scheduled, but the potential Diana documentary looms large, casting a shadow over any hopes of a broader royal reunion.