# Prince William Refuses Diana Documentary Requests

> Prince William declines to join mother's 30th anniversary documentaries amid strained royal relations
- Title: Prince William Refuses Diana Documentary Requests | Shortify
- Summary: Prince William declines to join mother's 30th anniversary documentaries amid strained royal relations William avoids public tribute to Diana to prevent…
- Keywords: prince william, prince harry, princess diana, nfl, royal family, britain, diana documentary, 30th anniversary, royal relations, british monarchy, kensington palace, prince charles
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/prince-william-prince-harry-princess-diana
- Author: Séraphine Roger
- Published: 2026-09-27T18:31:33.111+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prince william, prince harry, princess diana, nfl, royal family, britain, diana documentary, 30th anniversary, royal relations, british monarchy, kensington palace, prince charles
## William declines documentary requests
Prince William reportedly refused requests to participate in documentaries commemorating his mother's 30th anniversary death.
## Diana's death anniversary
Princess Diana died on August 31st, 1997, in a vehicle collision under the Alma Bridge in Paris.
## William's emotional state
William's close associates say he remains deeply emotional about his mother's death and prefers private commemoration.
## 2017 documentary contrast
William and Harry previously collaborated on a 2017 documentary about Diana, but William says they won't speak openly about her again.

> We won't speak as openly about her again
## Harry's film project
Prince Harry reportedly plans a new film project to honor his mother without William's involvement.
## Brotherly tensions
William and Harry have strained relations since their family left the royal family, with last contact during Prince Charles' coronation in May 2023.
## Charles Spencer's book
Charles Spencer wrote a book about Diana titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, criticizing the royal family and King Charles III.
## Royal response
Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles is mindful of how grief can affect judgment and memory regarding Diana's death.
## Key takeaway

William avoids public tribute to Diana to prevent conflict with Harry