Prince Harry on Diana death
Prince Harry on Diana death
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Charles Spencer has reportedly explained that he wrote his memoir partly because he did not want to become a “talking head” in another documentary about Diana, amid concerns that producers might pursue a flawed or questionable agenda.
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Harry was 12 and William was 15 when Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, a detail that underscores the brothers’ age at the time of the event the proposed film would revisit.
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The proposed documentary would not be the brothers’ first screen project about Diana: Harry and William previously appeared together in the 2017 film “Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy.”
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The potential project was reportedly among a broader list of shows discussed during renewal talks for the Sussexes’ original £100 million, five-year Netflix contract, which was due to expire in 2025; an industry source said Netflix would be highly interested if Harry pursued it.
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Spencer has described maintaining a personal connection to Diana, saying he often feels her “on my side in tricky moments” and wears cuff links she gave him in the late 1980s when facing important meetings.
Prince Harry is reportedly exploring a documentary about his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, to mark the 30th anniversary of her death in August 2027, Yahoo. The project remains in early discussions with no production confirmed. Film News reports that Harry has contacted some of Diana's relatives and friends, potentially including her brother Charles Spencer, to participate in the film.
The potential documentary would be developed through Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions and offered to Netflix under their existing deal, Independent. The timing coincides with Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which revisits Diana's life and includes claims about royal family tensions. Spencer has reportedly explained that he wrote the memoir partly to avoid becoming a "talking head" in another Diana documentary with a questionable agenda.
Harry's Early Loss and Documentary History
Harry was 12 years old when Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997. His older brother William was 15. ITV notes that this proposed documentary would not be the brothers' first screen project about their mother — they previously appeared together in the 2017 film "Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy," despite their well-documented estrangement in subsequent years.
Netflix Deal Renewal Sparks New Project Ideas
The documentary concept emerged during renewal talks for the Sussexes' original £100 million, five-year Netflix contract, which was set to expire in 2025, Film News reports. An industry source indicated that Netflix would be highly interested if Harry pursued the Diana project. The streaming giant has prioritized royal family content and biographical documentaries.
Spencer's Personal Connection to Diana's Legacy
Charles Spencer has described maintaining a deep personal connection to his late sister. He often feels Diana "on my side in tricky moments" and wears cuff links she gave him in the late 1980s when facing important meetings. Independent notes that Spencer's memoir release adds another layer to the ongoing public conversation about Diana's life and death.
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