The royal drama continues as Buckingham Palace gears up to address the fallout from a contentious BBC documentary shedding light on the rift between Princes William and Harry.
Palace lawyers are diligently scrutinizing the controversial documentary, “The Princes and the Press,” presented by BBC’s media editor, Amol Rajan, to determine the potential grounds for legal action.
The initial episode of the documentary stirred up displeasure within the royal households due to what they deemed as exaggerated and baseless allegations.
In the latest development, senior advisers of the royal family closely monitored the second episode, delving into the breakdown of relations between the two princes and the media’s role in the crisis that prompted Harry and Meghan to step back from their royal duties.
Legal experts representing the palace are particularly focused on whether the BBC violated standards of accuracy, impartiality, and the right to respond, raising concerns at Kensington Palace about potential accusations against Prince William for instructing aides to undermine his brother, which were not substantiated in the program.
Despite Harry and Meghan’s ongoing grievances against tabloid media, the documentary highlighted that it was often reputable broadsheet newspapers like the Daily Telegraph and The Times that published the most damaging reports.
Earlier this year, The Times featured accounts from former aides alleging mistreatment by Meghan, prompting an investigation by Buckingham Palace.
Meghan’s lawyer, Jenny Affia, refuted the allegations during the program but acknowledged the challenge of disproving negative claims.
The timing of the documentary coincided with a poignant moment for the Queen as Prince Charles marked the end of British influence in Barbados, while tensions between William and Harry reignited, fueled in part by the BBC’s coverage.
The program, spearheaded by Amol Rajan, attempted to attribute blame to the British media for exacerbating the rift between the royal siblings, yet the extensive focus on their strained relationship was criticized as an unnecessary expenditure of public resources.
To many observers, the documentary appeared as a cynical exploitation of the vulnerable royal brothers’ public discord, diverting attention from more pressing matters facing the monarchy.
Against the backdrop of the Queen’s health challenges and recent bereavement, the escalation of familial disputes into public spectacle cast a shadow over her diamond jubilee celebrations.
Moreover, the BBC’s decision to revise the term “Megxit” to “Sussexit” following Prince Harry‘s condemnation of the former as misogynistic underscores the ongoing controversies surrounding the royal family.
In the upcoming installment of the documentary, viewers can anticipate a deeper exploration of allegations regarding behind-the-scenes briefings, the treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan, and the bullying accusations directed at Meghan.
Reports suggest that Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen to boycott the BBC, opting to grant the airing rights of their Christmas Carol concert elsewhere.
As the royal saga unfolds, the repercussions of the BBC’s investigative report reverberate through the corridors of power, further complicating an already tumultuous chapter for the House of Windsor.
