NETFLIX FOOTAGE LEAKED!
With no chance of a re-edit, the Sussexes’ show is set to cause chaos
After weeks of scurrilous and at times contradictory headlines over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s impending Netflix docuseries, one thing is clear: none of the royal family are safe – least of all Prince Harry himself.
Amid reports that the series will hit screens in December after wrapping filming some months ago, the New York Post claims the Sussexes didn’t hold back when it came to dishing on King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and even Harry’s once much-loved sister-in-law Kate, Princess of Wales.
But now, after seeing some of the footage in a post-queen world, Woman’s Day understands Harry’s having second thoughts.
SAD REALISATION
“Meghan and Harry have been in their own little bubble in the US, where they were encouraged by producers to tell the world exactly what they were thinking about the royals – after all, that’s what’s going to sell,” says a source, but adds that when the Queen passed, the penny dropped for Harry.
“He immediately started to worry he had misread the room,” reveals the insider, who hints that Harry had been somewhat misguided about just how popular his family is.
Sources say the 38-year-old prince has spent recent weeks begging to reshoot some scenes – especially the less flattering comments he and Meghan, 41, have made about Kate, 40.
MOVING FORWARD
“Harry has seen some of the footage and, with some clarity after his grandmother’s funeral, he feels bad that Kate’s being dragged into it again,” says a source. “He must also realise it would be in his best interests to dial back things he’s said about his father and brother, especially given the rumours that Harry would like to try to repair his relationship with them next year.”
But sadly for Harry, he’s having trouble putting the toothpaste back in the tube.
Page Six reports that despite his pleas to reshoot their series – helmed by notable director Liz Garbus – Netflix is pressing on with the show.
“They invested $150 million in the Sussexes two years ago, and it’s time they had something to show for it,” says a Hollywood source. “If they allow the Sussexes to walk back any of their dynamite comments, they may as well not
use them at all. Netflix is not only using him, but also his family’s story in The Crown [due out next month]. It was always about money for them.”
One source says it’s been a “stark realisation” for Harry, who has realised how much of a hypocrite he’s starting to look like, and who “must have figured out by now that he’s part of the Hollywood machine”.
Royal biographer Tom Bower was much more blunt when he said recently,
“They are stuck with the devil now.”