Prince Harry has reignited speculation that he is laying the groundwork for another private project about his late mother, Princess Diana, after publicly revealing a close family tradition he used to celebrate her birthday. Critics said the revelation was further evidence that the Duke of Sussex was preparing a tell-all documentary to mark the upcoming 30th anniversary of her death.According to Radar Online. com, a source said there was “increasing chatter behind palace walls” about the way Harry has publicly discussed his late mother. “There is growing talk behind palace walls of Harry once again putting Diana at the center of public conversation. No one questions the depth of his love for his mother, but some believe the timing and frequency of these personal revelations are fueling speculation that another major project is on the horizon. Critics saw this as evidence that a documentary was being made around Diana’s legacy,” a source familiar with the matter said.
On the 30th anniversary of her death, new speculation about a possible documentary has put renewed focus on Princess Diana’s enduring legacy. Image source (Instagram)
Another source provided more context on how observers might interpret Harry’s public remarks about his late mother. “Supporters will see his comments as heartfelt tributes from a son who still feels a huge sense of loss. Others believe that each new anecdote will inevitably trigger another wave of headlines about Diana, leading some to wonder whether the public is preparing for a larger TV project to mark the 30th anniversary of her death, which everyone knows will anger the princes, especially Harry,” said William, a source familiar with the matter.
The revelation sparked speculation
The Duke of Sussex revealed the news at the Scottie Summer Festival at Maxstock Castle in Warwickshire during his recent visit to the UK. During the Q&A session at the event, Prince Harry revealed that he, his wife Meghan Markle, 44, and their children Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, share a lemon drizzle cake every year to celebrate Princess Diana’s July 1 birthday. The revelation comes just ahead of next year’s landmark anniversary, which has refocused attention on the princess.Harry shared details of his family’s Princess Diana tradition during a Q&A at the Summer Festival. “Yeah, we make lemon drizzle cakes. I think traditions are really, really important. Especially when they’re sweet,” he explained to the teen who asked the question.
Prince Harry said he, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet celebrate Princess Diana’s birthday every year with a special family tradition. Image source (Instagram)
Prince Harry’s previous statements about his royal role
Harry has often spoken about the profound impact his mother’s death had on his life, and has previously explained that losing her shaped the way he sees the future of the royal family. Speaking at a summit in Melbourne, Australia, in April, he reflected on his feelings as a teenager about his role in the death of a member of the royal family.“I was like, ‘I don’t want this job. I don’t want this role — no matter where it goes, I don’t like it.’ I was so against it that I kept my head in the sand for years,” Harry said at the event, describing his resistance to the position he inherited in the royal institution.
The couple gave up royal duties and media careers
Harry and Markle stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California, where they have since launched a series of commercial media ventures, including documentaries, podcasts and books centered on their lives and experiences.
Private family gathering at Highgrove Manor
Harry’s latest comments came during a rare return to the UK, which also included a private family reunion with his father King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, as well as Markle and their children at their private country house in Gloucestershire. The palace described the gathering as a private family event and declined to release photos or further details of the meeting.Prince Harry reportedly initially traveled to the UK alone while discussions about accommodation and security arrangements were underway, with Markle later joining him after they holidayed elsewhere in Europe.
Renewed focus on Princess Diana’s legacy
His appearance at the Scotty Summer Music Festival was one of his few public events during his visit to the UK. A source reflected on the wider impact of Harry’s public remarks about his late mother. “Nearly three decades after her death, his reflections on Princess Diana are once again at the forefront of discussions about how her memory should be shared publicly,” a source familiar with the matter said.
