Prince William is reportedly growing increasingly concerned about speculation surrounding potential Princess Diana-related projects involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as the 30th anniversary of Diana's death approaches in 2027. According to claims published by Closer, the Prince of Wales believes efforts to develop a Netflix tribute and a possible Diana-inspired fashion venture risk turning his mother's legacy into a commercial enterprise.
The reports arrive as attention begins to build around the August 2027 milestone marking three decades since Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris. What many royal observers once viewed as a possible opportunity for reconciliation between William and Harry has instead become the latest source of reported tension between the brothers.
At the center of the speculation are unconfirmed claims that Prince Harry is exploring a documentary-style tribute to Diana through Netflix. Neither Netflix nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced such a project, and no formal production has been publicly confirmed.
Nonetheless, unnamed sources quoted by Closer claim William has reacted negatively to discussions about any privately produced commemoration. One insider alleged that William is "convinced it's another chance for his money crazed brother and sister in law to turn a profit."
According to the same source, William believes Diana's official legacy should remain closely associated with the monarchy and its charitable institutions rather than commercial entertainment ventures. The insider claimed William sees Diana's role in British public life as inseparable from the institution she served and reportedly views any independent tribute project as encroaching on that legacy.
The reported disagreement extends beyond television. Recent speculation in British and American media has suggested Meghan Markle could eventually launch a fashion collection inspired by Diana's style. The discussion intensified after Meghan appeared in Switzerland wearing a lilac dress that some royal commentators compared to outfits worn by Diana during official engagements in the 1990s.
Those comparisons fueled fresh debate among royal watchers. Supporters viewed the resemblance as a respectful tribute to Diana's enduring influence on fashion, while critics argued it reflected a broader effort to associate Meghan with the late princess.
The unnamed Closer source claimed William was "already disgusted" by reports of a possible Diana-inspired fashion brand and believes "it's so obvious that she's trying to play at being Diana 2.0." The source further alleged that William feels "everything Meghan touches becomes commercialised."
None of those comments have been publicly attributed to William, and Kensington Palace has not commented on the claims. The allegations remain based entirely on unnamed sources describing private conversations.
The dispute touches on a sensitive issue that has long existed beneath the public narrative surrounding Diana's legacy: who has the authority to shape and preserve her story. In 2017, William and Harry appeared together in the BBC documentary "Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy," presenting a united front while reflecting on their mother's life and humanitarian work.
According to Closer's reporting, Harry is said to reject the notion that any single family member should serve as gatekeeper of Diana's memory. The publication's source claimed Harry believes there can "never be too much Diana in the world" and reportedly views efforts to highlight her charitable achievements as an important part of preserving her legacy for future generations.
