The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new documentary is being described as a ‘declaration of war’ by Royal insiders.
Netflix released the new teaser on the second day of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip to the U.S., dispersing any hopes that the rift between the Sussexes and the Royal family would finally heal.
The trailer includes a voiceover from Harry saying: “No one sees what’s happening behind closed doors” as a black and white photo of Meghan crying is shown.
The clip was then cut to a photo of Kate and William at the 2019 Commonwealth Health Service, with Meghan and Harry sitting behind them.
Royal sources said that the message is unmistakable.
“I don’t see how anyone could view it as anything other than a declaration of war,” one said.
Another insider also said that palace staff were quick to notice the timing of the teaser’s release.
“None of this is a surprise,” the source said.
Royal insiders reportedly reacted with horror to the teaser of the documentary and expressed their disappointment that it had been shared to coincide with the Prince and Princess of Wales’ US tour.
The series also refers to the Sussexes just by their first names – Harry & Meghan – which has triggered some remarks in royal circles about the couple’s parallels with the Kardashians.
One insider commented: “It’s hard not to make the comparison, really.”
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians series documents every moment of their lives – both the good and the bad.
A royal source said the new trailer suggests that Harry and Meghan are also willing to do the same even though they preciously called for privacy.
Another insider said: “The prince and princess’s high-profile trip to the States to shine a light on community projects in Boston and the environmental crisis is being apparently used as a platform for the Sussexes to create the drama and attention they so clearly crave on a personal level, as well as content for the multi-million dollar deal they have signed since quitting as working royals.
“While the Waleses will carry on with their duties, Team Sussex appears determined to remind America of their own ”compassionate activism” – one lucrative contract at a time.”
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