Prince Harry’s perception of his late mother’s life may be challenged by new photos that have emerged, casting doubt on the prevailing narrative.

In a statement released from his home in Montecito on May 21st, 2021, Harry expressed his anger towards the British media following the revelation that journalist Martin Bashir had used falsified documents and deceit to secure Princess Diana’s infamous 1995 Panorama interview.

However, the upcoming sixth season of Netflix’s hit series, The Crown, set to be released on November 16th, poses a thought-provoking question: What was the true nature of Diana’s relationship with the press?

The widely accepted narrative portrays Diana as a victim of the predatory forces of Fleet Street, the heart of British journalism.

Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, described her as the most hunted person of the modern age at her funeral.

But is that the whole story?

The Crown’s new season challenges this perception, delving into the complexity of Diana’s interaction with the media.

One still image from the upcoming season shows Diana posing for photographers in a swimsuit during a trip to the south of France in July 1997, just a month before her tragic passing at the age of 36.

The invitation came from controversial billionaire Mohamed Alfayid, the owner of Harrod’s.

While the paparazzi followed her every move, it was revealed that Diana initially tried to evade them by crawling along a balcony and hiding behind a towel.

However, she later changed tactics and engaged with the press directly, teasing them with promises of surprises to come.

This was not an isolated incident.

Another iconic photo captured Diana sitting on the edge of Alfayid’s yacht in August 1997.

The photographer involved, Jason Frazier, revealed that Diana had invited him to capture these historic images.

This contradicts the notion that Diana was solely a victim of intrusive press intrusion.

Numerous credible sources have also challenged the image of Diana as an innocent party in her interactions with the media.

Vanity Fair reported that in the last five years of her life, Diana had frequent and often friendly contact with British journalists.

Tina Brown, Diana’s biographer and friend, disclosed that Diana would brief journalists and even plant stories during her final trip.

Additionally, Diana hosted lunches for important editors and journalists at her Kensington Palace apartment, including her son William.

While it is evident that Diana knew how to manipulate the media to her advantage, it does not diminish the fact that she also endured immense suffering at their hands.

Photographers constantly pursued her, invading her privacy and subjecting her to cruel taunts.

They even sold paparazzi photos of Diana looking upset after learning of her father’s passing during a skiing vacation in Austria in 1992.

The relentless press coverage took a toll on Diana’s mental health.

She would often drive to Beachy Head, contemplating suicide but ultimately deciding against it for the sake of her two sons.

The final act of cruelty came when photographers captured her mortally wounded in the backseat of a destroyed Mercedes.

Prince Harry has been vocal about his concerns regarding the royal family’s relationship with the press.

In the docu-series Harry and Meghan, he spoke about leaks and the planting of stories, describing it as a “dirty game.”

The upcoming season of The Crown has the potential to explore whether Diana also played a role in this game.

It is crucial to hold these two truths simultaneously: Diana was both a victim of a media machine that exploited her for 16 years and a woman who skillfully used the same machinery to her advantage.

As we reflect on Diana’s legacy more than 25 years later, we are still left wondering who was pulling the strings and to what extent.

Has anything truly changed since then?

As we navigate this complex narrative, it is important to engage in thoughtful discussions about Harry and the royal family.

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