Princess Diana

Princess Diana documentary film The Princess heading to Sky

The film tells the story of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her relationship with Charles, Prince of Wales, from their seemingly fairy-tale marriage through to its fracturing and her tragic death.

It will air in August 2022, the month that marks the 25th anniversary of her death.

The story has been well documented, but by drawing solely from contemporaneous archive footage, the film takes viewers back in time to the era-defining events as they happened.

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A short trailer accompanied the announcement, in which Olivia Colman’s Queen Elizabeth II declares: “Something as important as the monarchy simply cannot be allowed to fail.”

The trailer also introduced the characters of Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana, played by Gillian Anderson and Emma Corrin.

The coming series will follow the arrival of Thatcher as Prime Minister and Diana’s turbulent relationship with Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor).

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Alongside Sir Trevor MacDonald, Julie Etchingham will also co-host Invitation to a Royal Wedding, which is expected to broadcast on 29 April at 9pm. This hour-long special will look at what goes on behind the scenes when planning and organising a royal wedding, and will look inside St. George’s Chapel, the venue for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day.

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The film will feature contributions from Prince William and Prince Harry, who both speak openly about their mother and how she has influenced their lives.

Their Royal Highnesses will also offer their perspective on Diana's contribution to public life, including her charitable and humanitarian work. Topics such as child bereavement, homelessness and HIV and AIDS will be explored.

The documentary was commissioned for ITV by Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual and Sue Murphy, Head of Factual Entertainment.