
As the latest season of The Crown looms on the horizon, tensions within the royal family are reportedly reaching a breaking point, with Prince William and Kate Middleton at odds with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be seething over the continued collaboration between the Sussexes and Netflix, the streaming giant responsible for the controversial royal drama.

According to insider reports from Heat Magazine¹, William and Kate vehemently oppose The Crown, feeling violated by its portrayal of their lives. The couple is irked by what they perceive as hypocrisy, given Harry and Meghan’s outspoken commitment to privacy. The source alleges that Netflix, the same company the Sussexes have partnered with, is infringing on William and Kate’s privacy and distorting their carefully cultivated image.
According to reports by Express, The upcoming season of The Crown, set to delve into the tragic death of Princess Diana and the romantic journey of William and Kate, has become a catalyst for the simmering resentment between the two royal couples. The Mirror² adds that William finds the show not only damaging but also hurtful, expressing concern about the potential narratives that may unfold.
The crux of the issue lies in Harry and Meghan’s lucrative multi-million-pound deal with Netflix, signed in 2020 shortly after their decision to step back as senior royals. Their first major project, a six-episode docuseries titled “Harry and Meghan,” debuted in December 2022, intensifying the strain on their relationship with William and Kate.
Insiders suggest that the docuseries became a tipping point for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, pushing their relationship with the Sussexes to a breaking point. The Express³ fuels the flames further, speculating that Harry’s forthcoming memoir, titled “Spare,” could add another layer of tension. The memoir allegedly contains accusations against Kate, asserting she made Meghan cry, and claims against William, accusing him of labeling Meghan as “difficult,” “rude,” and “abrasive.”
The royal family has been in a state of turmoil since Harry and Meghan’s announcement in January 2020 to step back from their royal roles and relocate to the US. Their subsequent explosive interviews, particularly the one with Oprah Winfrey, where they accused the palace of racism and neglect, further fueled the discord.
As the release of The Crown’s new season approaches, scheduled in two parts with the first installment airing next week, anticipation is building not only among avid viewers but also within the royal family. The portrayal of historical events and personal relationships promises to captivate audiences, even as it exacerbates real-life tensions in the ongoing saga of the British monarchy.