Stop the Exploitation of Princess Diana’s Memory for Commercial Profit
Stop the Exploitation of Princess Diana’s Memory for Commercial Profit
The issue
To: ed Sarandos (CEO, Netflix)
Netflix Board of Directors
Archewell Productions
We, the undersigned, call on Netflix and Archewell Productions to immediately halt any plans to produce, distribute, or profit from a documentary about the late Princess Diana. We firmly request that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle refrain from further commercializing the memory, image, and tragic legacy of the Prince’s late mother for financial gain.
Why This Matters:
Protecting a Legacy: Princess Diana’s memory belongs to history and the public who loved her, not to a multi-million dollar corporate entertainment contract.
Honoring Previous Commitments: In 2017, both Prince William and Prince Harry stated publicly that the 20th anniversary of their mother's passing would be the final time they spoke publicly or participated in media projects about her. This commitment to her private dignity should be respected.
Respecting Family Wishes: Prince William has consistently maintained that his mother's legacy should not be used as a commercial commodity. Proceeding with a Netflix project directly disregards the wishes of her immediate family.
Prioritizing Dignity Over Profit: While everyone has a right to their personal grief, transforming private family history into a streamed entertainment product across a global subscription platform crosses the line into commercial exploitation.
Our Demand:
We urge Netflix to cancel any pending development of this documentary. We demand that Archewell Productions focus its content creation on original projects rather than the continuous monetization of the late Princess of Wales. Sign this petition to demand dignity, privacy, and respect for Princess Diana's memory.
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The issue
To: ed Sarandos (CEO, Netflix)
Netflix Board of Directors
Archewell Productions
We, the undersigned, call on Netflix and Archewell Productions to immediately halt any plans to produce, distribute, or profit from a documentary about the late Princess Diana. We firmly request that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle refrain from further commercializing the memory, image, and tragic legacy of the Prince’s late mother for financial gain.
Why This Matters:
Protecting a Legacy: Princess Diana’s memory belongs to history and the public who loved her, not to a multi-million dollar corporate entertainment contract.
Honoring Previous Commitments: In 2017, both Prince William and Prince Harry stated publicly that the 20th anniversary of their mother's passing would be the final time they spoke publicly or participated in media projects about her. This commitment to her private dignity should be respected.
Respecting Family Wishes: Prince William has consistently maintained that his mother's legacy should not be used as a commercial commodity. Proceeding with a Netflix project directly disregards the wishes of her immediate family.
Prioritizing Dignity Over Profit: While everyone has a right to their personal grief, transforming private family history into a streamed entertainment product across a global subscription platform crosses the line into commercial exploitation.
Our Demand:
We urge Netflix to cancel any pending development of this documentary. We demand that Archewell Productions focus its content creation on original projects rather than the continuous monetization of the late Princess of Wales. Sign this petition to demand dignity, privacy, and respect for Princess Diana's memory.
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Petition created on 1 October 2026