Buckingham Palace found itself at a crossroads as the BBC aired the first episode of “The Princes and the Press” last Monday, delving into the strained relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry alongside the UK media.
With the final episode set to air at 9 pm tonight, tensions are on the rise within the Royal Family.
Reports have surfaced indicating the Royal family’s discontent with the national broadcaster’s decision to air the documentary, with concerns raised about the possible ramifications on the monarchy’s relationship with the BBC.
Royal experts Chris Shipp and Lizzie Robinson engaged in discussions with The Sun’s Royal correspondent, Matt Wilkinson, shedding light on the situation.
Wilkinson disclosed that options were on the table for the households and the Cambridges prior to the documentary’s release.
Contemplations ranged from involving Ofcom and legal representatives to the extreme measure of a potential BBC boycott, which could entail a unified stance of boycotting all events by the three households.
Shipp emphasized the significance of such a boycott, highlighting the BBC’s integral role in broadcasting key events like Earthshot and the Commonwealth Baton Relay.
The potential repercussions of severing ties with the BBC were underscored, especially concerning upcoming events such as the traditional carol concert before Christmas.
Robinson echoed the sentiments, noting the shift in hosting the carol concert away from the BBC due to the unfolding circumstances.
The joint statement issued by Kensington Palace, Clarence House, and Buckingham Palace underscored the importance of a responsible and open press in upholding democracy while cautioning against baseless claims being presented as facts.
In the upcoming episode, presenter Amol Rajan delves into the tumultuous period from 2018 to 2021, marked by significant royal events including the birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and the royal tours undertaken by the Sussexes and the Cambridges.
The episode is scheduled to air tonight at 9 pm on BBC Two.
However, the BBC’s decision to collaborate with Netflix has added fuel to the fire, defying appeals from Prince William to refrain from dramatizing the Bashir interview scandal.
Exclusive images revealed actor Richard Cordery portraying Marmaduke Hussey, the former chairman of the BBC’s Board of Governors during the controversial Bashir interview era.
Netflix’s filming at Broadcasting House, featuring Prasanna Puanarajah as Bashir and Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, has stirred further controversy.
Despite objections from the royal family regarding the documentary, the BBC granted permission for Netflix to film on their premises, sparking astonishment among insiders.
As the documentary continues to unfold, the rift between the Royal Family and the BBC deepens, raising questions about the future dynamics between the two entities.
The unprecedented joint statement released by the three households serves as a testament to the escalating tensions and the underlying complexities surrounding the portrayal of the monarchy in the media landscape.
