Is Prince Harry contemplating severing ties with Netflix following the release of The Crown?

On Thursday, Nov. 16, Netflix unveiled the initial four episodes of The Crown's sixth season, delving into the tragic demise of Princess Diana and its aftermath.

Speculation is rife that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might terminate their lucrative deal with Netflix due to the perceived disrespect in the portrayal of Harry's mother's death and the inclusion of her ghost in the series.

PR expert Ryan McCormick, in conversation with The Mirror, expressed uncertainty regarding the Sussexes' future collaboration with Netflix, particularly after the controversial recreation of Princess Diana's death. 

McCormick cited Harry's earlier stance on The Crown during an appearance on The Late Late Show in 2021, where he acknowledged its fictional nature but expressed greater comfort with it than with certain media narratives about his family.

McCormick elucidated, "If The Crown handles Princess Diana's death without due respect or leans toward sensationalism over sentimentality, Harry's association with Netflix might be in jeopardy. He could potentially sever ties with them publicly in protest."

Conversely, PR expert Matt Yanofsky offered a pragmatic perspective, stating, "Maintaining a prince's lifestyle sans royal financial support can be challenging, so Harry is likely to pursue every opportunity available to him."