From Vanity Fair · Katie Nicholl · · 1m 20s
Diana's Legacy Revisited
Prince Harry's documentary plans and William's silence on Diana's 30th anniversary.
In brief
Prince Harry's documentary plans and William's silence on Diana's 30th anniversary. Prince William wants Diana's legacy to rest in peace as Prince Harry explores a documentary about her life. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Diana's 30th anniversary
It’s been nearly 30 years since Princess Diana’s death, but with Charles Spencer’s memoir and reports that Prince Harry is in talks to make a documentary about his mother’s life, those closest to her are retelling Diana’s story once again.
Harry’s documentary plans
According to People, Harry has been exploring several ideas for his reported project and has been speaking with friends and family members who knew Diana.
William’s stance
Prince William has made it clear he wants to let his mother and her legacy rest in peace, feeling enough had been said about her.
Spencer’s memoir
Charles Spencer’s memoir Swan Song claims Prince Charles told him, 'we’ll forget [Diana] soon enough' after her death during a heated exchange over funeral plans.
“we’ll forget [Diana] soon enough”
Buckingham Palace response
Buckingham Palace released a rare statement saying, 'The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.'
“The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.”
William’s reaction
William is 'very upset' with Spencer for writing an incendiary account about Diana, feeling let down by his uncle’s book and the renewed feud between the Spencers and the royals.
The short version
Prince William wants Diana's legacy to rest in peace as Prince Harry explores a documentary about her life.