Prince William will not participate in or endorse a film tribute to his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death in 2024, sources say, amid ongoing tensions with his brother, Prince Harry. The decision reflects William’s desire to avoid exacerbating the estrangement between the two brothers, who have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.

William, who was 15 when Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, is reported to have turned down multiple approaches to appear in or produce documentary projects marking the milestone. Insiders suggest he regards the public tributes he made for the 20th anniversary in 2017 as a final catharsis and prefers to observe the 30th anniversary privately, though he has yet to confirm his plans.

In contrast, Prince Harry has reportedly explored several potential projects, including a film, to honour their mother’s legacy in a meaningful way. Sources indicate that Netflix, with which Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have a “first look” deal, could be involved in such a project. The couple previously worked with the streaming service on a six-part series released in 2022.

William’s reluctance to engage publicly in new tributes is also linked to the fallout from the recent publication of a memoir by Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer. The book, *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister*, contains controversial allegations, including a claim that Prince Charles appeared “giddily elated” in the hours after Diana’s death and suggested she would soon be forgotten. Buckingham Palace issued a statement rejecting these assertions, emphasizing the distorting effects of grief.

Spencer acknowledged surprise among his siblings and family over his memoir’s release, noting that Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale were still processing the revelations and were hurt by not being informed beforehand. While Spencer has said Harry is “completely fine” with the book, there has been no public comment on William’s reaction, though insiders describe his response as one of “multigenerational” anger.

William and Harry’s last significant public collaboration on their mother’s legacy was in 2017, when they produced two documentaries for the BBC and ITV. At a screening event, William described the films as their final public commentary on their mother, indicating they would not speak about her as openly in the future. The brothers’ relationship was already strained by 2021 when they appeared together at the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Diana, with observers noting visible tension.

In recent years, William has spoken about drawing inspiration from Diana’s work, particularly on homelessness, and has sought to incorporate her legacy into his own public duties. He has also emphasized the importance of keeping her memory alive for his three children, referring to her affectionately as “Granny Diana.”

Kensington Palace declined to comment on the upcoming anniversary or related projects.