Prince William declines Diana documentary to avoid being 'pitted against' brother Harry

From the Newshound archive · first published 26 September 2026 · last updated 29 September 2026.

Prince William has turned down an invitation to appear in a documentary about Princess Diana, with insiders revealing he feared the project would set him against his brother Prince Harry. The snub comes as Harry is separately working on his own Diana documentary, deepening the rift between the two brothers ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027.

Despite Kate's efforts to ease tensions, William reportedly has no intention of rekindling his relationship with Harry.

Documentarians have been seeking ways to mark Diana's 30th anniversary, with both brothers approached separately for different projects.

The move signals William believes even shared tributes to his mother risk being weaponised in the ongoing royal feud.