Prince Harry and William's feud rages on - and it's about to get a whole lot worse
Prince Harry and William's feud rages on - and it's about to get a whole lot worse
Emily Ferguson, Ellie Hook Wed, September 30, 2026 at 9:40 AM UTC
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Brothers William and Harry will mark their mother's death very differently (Image: Getty)
Next year will mark 30 years since Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris.
Questions have emerged about how Diana's tragic milestone should be commemorated. Should the Royal Family publicly acknowledge the moment, perhaps through attending a memorial service or making public statements about her? It's a difficult decision.
Queen Elizabeth's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter believes the anniversary should pass without fanfare. "We should let her rest in peace," Dickie said. It comes as Earl Charles Spencer released a bombshell memoir exposing the Royal Family.
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This perspective appears to align with Diana's eldest son, Prince William, who stated after he and Prince Harry participated in two films to mark the 20th anniversary of her death in 2018 that "we won't be doing this again."
Currently, William intends to mark the 30th anniversary privately with his family, though that could shift next year. However, one thing is certain: he will not participate in a documentary.
Diana died in a car crash in 1997 (Image: Getty)
This stands in stark contrast to his estranged brother, Prince Harry, who is determined to commemorate their mother's death with another documentary.
The exact format remains unclear; Diana's sisters, longtime friends, and Palace aides could participate, or it could be a solo tribute by her youngest son.
If Harry proceeds with plans to produce the film, which is expected to stream on Netflix given the Sussexes' first-look agreement with the platform, it's likely to further strain relations with his brother.
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Earl Spencer released a tell all memoir marking Diana's death (Image: Getty)
The brothers, who haven't spoken since their grandmother's passing four years ago, continue to be drastically divided.
William remains focused on his wife, children, his responsibilities as heir, and supporting his father. His brother, whom he continues to view as having abandoned both his obligations and his family, is no longer a priority for him.
However, should he opt to capitalize on their mother's memory (though he may very well choose to donate the documentary earnings to the Diana Award), he would contradict William's pledge that the two "won't speak as openly about her again."
It additionally underscores the vast distance between the two brothers. What will emerge next year is the contrasting ways William and Harry process their mother's loss.
Both continue to miss their mother daily, but the older brother has reached acceptance and opts to concentrate on what lies ahead - and honoring her privately.
Harry, conversely, continues to mourn her publicly and refuses to move forward.
As Arbiter observed, "Harry is weaponizing his mother. Everything he does, he does in his mother's name... He's got to get on with his life. William has, and William's doing a great job."
Loss impacts individuals differently, and all families have disagreements about the most appropriate way to commemorate a cherished family member's death.
But perhaps it would be preferable if both brothers observe the day privately to prevent comparisons and avoid allowing their division to eclipse the occasion.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
