Is a Diana documentary in the works?

With the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death approaching in 2027, speculation is mounting over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will collaborate with Netflix on a documentary dedicated to the late Princess of Wales.

The Sussexes recently renewed their partnership with the streaming giant as their initial five-year, £100 million contract nears its end. 

Under the new arrangement, Netflix retains "first look" rights on projects pitched by the couple, while also covering the overhead costs of their production company, Archewell. 

The renewal comes as the platform weighs fresh proposals from Harry and Meghan — and among them, sources say, is a deeply personal Diana documentary.

"If Harry wants to do it then Netflix will bite his hand off," said one industry insider to the British daily The Sun, suggesting that such a project could deliver the kind of ratings boost the company has not enjoyed from the Sussexes since their 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan.

For Harry, the idea would be more than just commercial. The Duke of Sussex, who was 12 when Diana died in a Paris car crash, has frequently revisited the impact of her loss. 

In his memoir 'Spare', he recalled the trauma of walking behind her coffin, his father breaking the news, and even turning to a medium who claimed Diana was guiding him. 

In the Netflix series, Harry described California — his new home — as a place he believed his mother "was probably gonna end up living."

Over the years, Harry has actively honored Diana's memory. He and Prince William marked the 10th anniversary of her death with the Concert for Diana in 2007 and visited Kensington Palace tributes on the 20th in 2017. 

At home, he keeps a wall of photographs dedicated to her, and his daughter carries Diana's name as her middle name.

Netflix, meanwhile, is keeping its options open. The platform has already confirmed a second season of Meghan's lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan', despite its first season being critically panned, alongside a holiday special and a short documentary, 'Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within', about orphans in Uganda.

Still, executives know that a Diana-focused documentary, especially with Harry's involvement, would carry unmatched global appeal. Planning would need to begin soon, given the scale of such a production and the timing of the anniversary.

For now, Netflix has not confirmed the project. Yet the combination of Diana's enduring legacy, Harry's emotional connection, and the Sussexes' need for a hit makes the prospect difficult to dismiss.

The question remains: will the 30th anniversary of Diana's death be marked by her son's most personal documentary yet?