Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to have fulfilled Princess Diana's long-held wish by relocating to America.

In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step down from their royal duties and made a move across the Atlantic, echoing the sentiments expressed by Princess Diana in fictionalized scenes from the third episode of The Crown Season 6. In the portrayal by Elizabeth Debicki, Diana discusses her desire to move "away from England" with Dodi Al-Fayed, played by Khalid Abdalla, just days before their tragic demise.

Expressing frustration with the intrusive paparazzi, Diana muses about starting afresh in another country. When Dodi suggests California, Diana enthusiastically agrees, emphasizing the need to be free and enjoy simple pleasures like sitting under a tiny tree with a loved one, savoring ice cream.

While the specific conversation depicted in The Crown remains uncertain, historical records indicate that the real Princess of Wales had indeed hinted at a potential move to America to escape the relentless scrutiny of the British press. During a trip to St. Tropez with Al-Fayed in 1997, Diana reportedly spoke to reporters about her sons urging her to live abroad and expressed her dissatisfaction with the ongoing challenges.

Former Royal correspondent Charles Rae recalled an instance when Diana, aboard a speedboat, conveyed her frustration, stating, "My kids want me to go to America; I'm sick and tired of everything that's going on." Similar sentiments were reported by Western Morning News and The Scotsman during that time.

Friends and family of Diana affirmed that the late princess had contemplated moving to America, adding a poignant layer to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to fulfill a wish left unfulfilled by Princess Diana herself.