A recent documentary by the BBC delving into the Royal Family’s relationship with the media has stirred up quite a storm, drawing criticism from journalist Amanda Plattell, who featured in the program.
Plattell expressed feeling misled and deceived by the editing of her comments in the two-part series titled “The Princes and the Press,” which premiered on BBC Two.
She revealed that her extensive two-hour conversation with host Amol Rajan was condensed into less than two minutes of selective quotes, leaving her feeling conned and misrepresented.
Plattell further disclosed her attempt to review any additional edits of their conversation for the second episode, given the six-month gap since the initial interview.
However, Rajan informed her that it was impossible to share as they were still working on the program.
The journalist criticized the imbalance in the documentary, highlighting the extensive platform given to Meghan Markle‘s lawyer, Jenny Affeyer, without providing the same opportunity to the Royal Family.
Additionally, she raised concerns about the biased portrayal of Meghan and Harry, labeling the documentary as a hatchet job and a one-sided representation of the couple.
The controversial nature of the documentary has led to backlash not only from Plattell but also from other members of the Royal Family, with reports of a potential boycott of the BBC.
The first part of the series, aired last Monday, was perceived as heavily critical of the royals while portraying Harry and Meghan in a favorable light.
This skewed depiction has prompted the palace to consider severing ties with the broadcaster in the future, expressing disappointment and disapproval of the documentary’s narrative.
As tensions escalate within the royal circles, concerns have been raised regarding the upcoming second episode of “The Princes and the Press.”
Scheduled to air on BBC Two, the documentary is expected to delve deeper into the turbulent period between 2018 and 2021, focusing on key events such as the birth of Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, their royal tours, and the couple’s decision to step back from official duties.
The episode will also explore legal battles between the Sussexes and British newspapers, adding fuel to the existing controversy.
Critics have questioned the impartiality of the documentary, particularly pointing out BBC’s media editor, Amol Rajan, who has previously expressed critical views on the monarchy.
Rajan’s past statements regarding Britain having an unelected head of state have raised concerns about potential bias in his portrayal of the royal family dynamics.
The ongoing dispute surrounding the documentary underscores the deep-rooted tensions between the Royals and the media, highlighting the complexities of managing public perception and privacy in the modern age.
