Prince William has reportedly declined several offers to make or appear in documentaries about Princess Diana, and the timing is no accident. Next August marks 30 years since Diana’s death, and sources say William doesn’t want to end up in a situation where he and estranged brother Prince Harry are pitted against each other in competing film projects.
According to reports, William considers his 2017 tributes for the 20th anniversary to be his public catharsis, and he’s still figuring out the most meaningful way to honor his mother this time around. Harry, meanwhile, is rumored to be developing a Diana documentary through Archewell Productions, possibly for Netflix, and has reportedly approached Diana’s friends and his uncle Charles Spencer to take part.
It’s a fascinating split: one brother choosing privacy, the other reportedly choosing production. And with the anniversary still months away, this story is only getting started. So tell us, should royal family milestones stay private, or does the public deserve a front-row seat?
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