The Spencers, known for their close connection to the late Princess Diana, are expressing their outrage over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s alleged attempt to profit from Diana’s legacy.
They view this move as dishonorable and disrespectful to Diana’s memory, driven solely by financial gain.
Reports suggest that Sarah Spencer, Diana’s sister, has taken a firm stance against Prince Harry using Diana’s name to his advantage, particularly after Meghan Markle’s controversial movie role.
The couple, who have recently relocated to Hollywood, have plans to produce a Netflix film based on a popular novel, which cost them £3 million.
This shift to fiction production comes after their personal documentaries failed to make an impact, including their much-talked-about Spotify deal.
The chosen novel, “Meet Me at the Lake” by former journalist Carly Fortune, tells a captivating love story centered around a couple in their thirties.
Interestingly, the book explores themes similar to Harry and Meghan’s own experiences, such as childhood trauma, the loss of a parent in a car accident, mental health challenges, and post-natal depression.
It also delves into more mature content, including adult scenes and the difficulties of drug use.
The story is set in Toronto, Canada, where Meghan resided during her relationship with Harry.
However, the Spencer family is far from pleased with this news.
They feel that Harry and Meghan continuously exploit Diana’s tragic death to gain attention.
They have already endured enough false portrayals, notably in Netflix’s hit series, “The Crown.”
Sarah Spencer, Diana’s sister, finds Meghan’s actions rude and dishonorable, accusing her of preventing Diana from resting in peace.
Contrary to the depiction in “The Crown,” Sarah Bradford, a royal expert, reveals that Diana held her sister in high regard and considered her one of her few trusted friends.
Diana even referred to Sarah as the only person she could truly trust.
Following Diana’s untimely passing, Sarah Spencer actively contributed to preserving her sister’s legacy.
She played a vital role in the Diana, the Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, which raised millions for various charitable causes.
Sarah remained close to Diana’s children and was dedicated to keeping her memory alive.
Presently, sources indicate that Sarah Spencer is contemplating using her authority over Diana’s legacy to discipline Prince Harry and put an end to the exploitation of Diana’s name.
The acquisition of the book rights marks a significant milestone for the couple, representing their first major deal since their £16 million Spotify contract fell through.
This also marks Archival Productions’ first foray into adapting a novel into a fictional drama as part of their lucrative £80 million Netflix venture.
According to the Daily Mail, Meghan’s next ambition is to become a Hollywood director.
Close sources even suggest that Meghan’s interest lies more in directing and being behind the camera than in acting.
While it remains to be seen whether this aspiration will materialize, there is speculation about her potential return to the television series “Suits” if a reboot were to occur.
Insiders have revealed that Meghan has been tight-lipped about revisiting the show, but there is hope that if the timing aligns, something can be worked out.