Prince Harry Eyes Tv Film About Princess Diana As 30Th Anniversary Looms – Could It Reignite Royal Rifts?

Harry Reportedly Developing a Television Film About Diana

Prince Harry may be preparing to revisit his mother Princess Diana’s legacy in a major way. According to the Daily Mail, the Duke of Sussex has been reaching out to some of Diana’s longtime friends while he works on a television project focused on the late princess.

Royal commentator Richard Kay told Palace Confidential that one of the reasons Harry has returned to the U.K. is to work on his own film about Diana. Kay suggested the project could become a major focus for Harry over the next year, particularly with the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death approaching in 2027.

Who Harry Is Contacting

The reports say Harry has already begun contacting people who knew Diana and asking them to take part. That outreach could shape the film’s perspective and bring firsthand recollections into whatever the project becomes.

That kind of access could make for compelling television—and it might be one of the reasons Harry has been spending time back in Britain lately.

“He wants to shape Diana’s story himself, and he’s quietly reconnecting with those who knew her best,” a royal source said.

Diana’s Legacy and the Brothers’ Fractured Relationship

The possible project comes against the backdrop of the ongoing estrangement between Harry and his older brother, Prince William. The brothers reportedly haven’t spoken for nearly four years and were last seen together publicly at their father King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023.

Kay noted that Diana has remained a dominant part of both William and Harry’s lives – and that William is just as connected to their mother’s legacy as Harry. He pointed to the documentaries the brothers participated in around the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death as one of the last big moments they seemed publicly united in remembering her.

Could the Film Rekindle Tensions?

Kay also suggested Harry’s renewed focus on Diana and the Spencer family could create additional frustration for William. With the anniversary expected to bring renewed attention to Diana’s life, any new project that centers on her could put the brothers’ complicated relationship back in the spotlight.

How the palace and William himself respond could shape the narrative as much as the film does—particularly if the project becomes a high-profile attempt to revisit Diana’s story.

Recent Visits, the Spencers and a Possible UK Base

Harry’s plans come not long after he, Meghan Markle and their children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—spent time with Diana’s family during a July visit to Britain. The Sussexes stayed at Althorp, the Spencer family estate where Diana grew up and where she is buried.

The timing is notable given Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, has announced a new book about his sister. Close ties to the Spencer family could influence who participates in Harry’s reported project and what perspective it takes.

Looking for a Home and a Studio

Harry and Meghan’s renewed presence in Britain also comes as they reportedly explore finding a permanent home in the U.K. The Daily Mail’s Alison Boshoff reported the couple has been considering properties in the Cotswolds, with a film studio reportedly high on their wish list. If Harry moves forward with a Diana project, having a U.K. base would make filming and coordinating interviews considerably easier.

Being closer to the Spencer family, archives and potential interviewees could streamline production—and offer logistical benefits if this really does become a yearlong focus for Harry.

William and Catherine’s Response – Or Lack Thereof

Despite Harry and Meghan’s return, William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, reportedly aren’t planning to change their routine. Palace Confidential Diary Editor Richard Eden said friends of the couple see no reason to respond to the Sussexes’ movements.

Eden argued the pair view Harry and Meghan as private citizens now, and that reacting would only feed more attention. “They are two people who are now private citizens, not working royals,” Eden said, adding that giving in to constant demands for attention could be counterproductive.

What’s at Stake for the Monarchy

Eden went so far as to compare the situation to dealing with a child who keeps demanding more attention, warning that yielding could encourage further demands and, in his view, even threaten the institution. With Diana’s 30th anniversary approaching, Harry’s reported plans could put the late princess—and the complicated relationship between her sons—back in the spotlight once again.

Whatever form the project takes, it looks set to be a talking point in Britain over the next year as both personal history and public legacy collide.