Prince Williamis reportedly 'sickened' by claims thatMeghan Marklemay be preparing Diana‑inspired fashion and Netflix projects, with insiders suggesting he fears his late mother's legacy is being turned into a commercial opportunity by Harry and Meghan.
Next summer marks 30 years sincePrincess Dianadied in a car crash in Paris, an anniversary once expected to bring William and Harry back together in shared remembrance. Instead, according to claims in Closer, the brothers' long‑running rift has reportedly deepened amid reports thatHarry, now based in California, is developing a major Diana tribute with Netflix, with Meghan said to be taking a central role. None of these plans has been formally announced by Netflix or the Sussexes, so all such talk remains unconfirmed and should be treated with caution.
The latest friction, as described by Closer, centres on two intertwined ideas. First, that Harry is 'quietly forging ahead' with a filmed celebration of Diana's life ahead of the August anniversary. Second, that Meghan Markle is not just involved but increasingly being framed, and framing herself, in Diana's image.
An unnamed insider quoted byCloserclaims William 'has hit the roof' over conversations that Harry and Meghan are assembling a Netflix tribute. The source characterises William's view bluntly, alleging he is 'convinced it's another chance for his money crazed brother and sister in law to turn a profit'.
According to the same account, William believes any official commemoration of Diana should be led by the Palace. Diana remained a Princess of the United Kingdom at the time of her death and was still a working royal, so, in his view, 'it's the domain of the Crown'. The insider adds that William feels Harry is 'overstepping in a big way' and has vowed to do 'whatever it takes' to stop a potential deal.
Those are anonymous claims about private conversations between senior royals and cannot be independently checked. There has been no formal response from Kensington Palace, and the Sussexes' representatives have not commented on the record.
Overlaying the Netflix speculation is a separate but closely related complaint. In the United States, reports have suggested Meghan Markle could launch a fashion line inspired by Princess Diana's style, following a recent appearance in Switzerland that drew strong visual comparisons.
During that trip, Meghan stepped away from her usual neutral palette and wore a calf‑length lilac pencil dress, described byCloseras 'almost identical' to an outfit Diana wore on a similar visit in the 1990s. Royal watchers highlighted the echoes. For supporters, it was a respectful nod. For critics, it was another example of Meghan 'playing Diana'.
The insider quoted byClosersays William was 'already disgusted' by talk of a Diana inspired fashion brand and feels it is 'so obvious that she's trying to play at being Diana 2.0'. The same source goes further, claiming, 'In his eyes, everything Meghan touches becomes commercialised, and the thought of his mother's memory being packaged into entertainment so they can line their pockets is deeply upsetting for him.'None of this language has been used by William in public. It reflects one side of a private briefing battle that has surrounded the brothers for years.
Back in 2017, long before the Sussexes left royal life, William and Harry appeared together in the BBC documentaryDiana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, a joint project marking 20 years since her death. At the time, proceeds were reportedly donated to charity and neither brother was paid.
Source: International Business Times UK
