{"id":1976468,"date":"2025-08-23T18:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1976468"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:51:20","slug":"prince-harry-and-meghan-in-talks-with-netflix-for-princess-diana-documentary-in-renewed-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/prince-harry-and-meghan-in-talks-with-netflix-for-princess-diana-documentary-in-renewed-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry And Meghan In Talks With Netflix For Princess Diana Documentary In Renewed Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/meghan-markle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a> are reportedly in talks with Netflix for a 2027 documentary on Princess Diana, marking 30 years since her death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The project will be part of their renewed but scaled-down deal with the streaming giant, which also includes Meghan&#8217;s lifestyle series and a holiday special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While insiders say Netflix is now more selective with the royal couple, Meghan Markle expressed optimism about continuing their creative partnership.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Sussexes Explore Princess Diana Documentary As Part Of New Netflix Partnership<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a new documentary centered on Princess Diana. The project, which could premiere in 2027, would mark three decades since her tragic passing in a Paris car accident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The discussions come on the heels of the Sussexes renewing their partnership with the streaming platform on August 11, extending a deal that had been due to expire later this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As part of those negotiations, several potential shows were floated, among them a second season of Meghan&#8217;s lifestyle series &#8220;With Love, Meghan&#8221; and a holiday special set for December.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to these projects, the couple is also developing &#8220;Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within,&#8221; a documentary spotlighting orphaned children in Uganda who continue to live in the long shadow of the HIV\/AIDS epidemic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/36405616\/princess-diana-documentary-netflix-prince-harry-meghan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Sun;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>The Sun<\/em><\/a>, Harry is strongly considering the Diana documentary as one of the headline productions under their refreshed Netflix slate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">A New Diana Documentary Led By The Duke Will Be A Major Audience Boost For Netflix<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Late Princess Diana at Christies private viewing for Aids Charity\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1392\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GhAmjGecApLN_EFfzJom.g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzOTI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/e788cdad17de0c1c29938130e772204d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A documentary on Diana would almost certainly draw a massive audience for Netflix, which has yet to replicate the global buzz generated by the couple&#8217;s earlier six-part series, &#8220;Harry &amp; Meghan.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One industry insider noted, &#8220;If Harry wants to do it, then Netflix will bite his hand off.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harry, who was only 12 years old when Diana died in the Paris car crash, has been open about how profoundly the loss shaped him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In his memoir &#8220;Spare,&#8221; he described the anguish of walking behind her coffin and the heartbreaking moment when his father told him the news. He also revealed that, as a child, he convinced himself his mother was simply in hiding, a comforting belief he revisited often in later years.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Harry Has Taken Part In Past Princess Diana Projects<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Princess Diana VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in Hyde Park: Prince Charles and Prince William share a joke.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JnhkjBL8XQ5TJLb0VZqLNw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/7a56972176b0b10797d8da8143ae747a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Duke has also previously participated in two television specials honoring Diana.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The first, &#8220;Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy,&#8221; aired in 2017 and featured rare photos, home videos, and interviews with both Harry and Prince William.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That same year, he contributed to &#8220;Diana, 7 Days,&#8221; which chronicled the events surrounding her death and funeral, exploring its impact on her sons, family, and the grieving public.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Both specials drew significant hits and drew in millions of viewers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Harry And Meghan&#8217;s Renewed Netflix Deal Scaled Back In Value, Expert Says<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on visit to Nechells Wellbeing Centre, Birmingham\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"791\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b.3sITyIIApuZUVqwhPoIQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc5MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/8c6874afe608268470b94fa247f8b6cd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Mirrorpix \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Earlier this month, Harry and Meghan confirmed that their Netflix agreement had been renewed, describing it as an extension of their creative collaboration through Archewell Productions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, sources familiar with the negotiations suggest the new contract is smaller in scale than their original multimillion-pound deal, signaling that Netflix may be taking a more cautious approach with the pair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PR expert Mark Borkowski told the <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-15026663\/Harry-Meghan-Princess-Diana-documentary-Netflix.html#:~:text=Leading%20publicist%20Mark%20Borkowski%20told%20the%20Daily%20Mail%3A%20%27They%20have%20shot%20the%20golden%20goose%20of%202020%20%2D%20more%20of%20a%20%27we%27ll%20call%20you%27%20than%20%27here%27s%20the%20chequebook%27.%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Daily Mail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Daily Mail<\/a><\/em> that the couple&#8217;s once-lucrative arrangement appears to have shifted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>&#8220;<\/em>They have shot the golden goose of 2020 &#8211; more of a &#8216;we&#8217;ll call you&#8217; than &#8216;here&#8217;s the chequebook,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Borkowski explained that the new agreement is a &#8220;first-look deal, which means Netflix gets first dibs but no obligation to bankroll every semi-royal whim.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He continued: &#8220;I reckon Netflix is trimming fat industry-wide, so this is less carte blanche, more curated cameo. They&#8217;re still in business together &#8211; Meghan&#8217;s. As Ever brand and seasonal specials keep them in the Netflix shop window, but make no mistake, this is a slimmed-down sequel to the blockbuster original.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;So Harry and Meghan&#8217;s new Netflix chapter [is] less champagne budget, more Prosecco by the glass,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Praise Renewed Netflix Deal As Streaming Giant Hails Their Global Influence<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on a beach\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"739\" height=\"739\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qBjIBc.4Bq0U0eh9QkRxdQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/6dedb43f853da4c7ba409d365867176a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Instagram | Meghan<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the reports, Meghan emphasized the couple&#8217;s optimism about the extended partnership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Announcing the renewal last week, she said: &#8220;We&#8217;re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She continued: &#8220;My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Netflix&#8217;s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, echoed that sentiment in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/tv\/global\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-extend-netflix-first-look-deal-1236486615\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:statement;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">statement<\/a>: <em>&#8220;<\/em>Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere. The response to their work speaks for itself &#8211; Harry &amp; Meghan gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly in talks with Netflix for a 2027 documentary on Princess Diana, marking 30 years since her death. The project will be part of their renewed but scaled-down deal with the streaming giant, which also includes Meghan&#8217;s lifestyle series and a holiday special. 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