Viewers of the new Meghan and Harry Netflix documentary are set to be in their millions. But the screening has seen a backlash from palace staff, according to media reports.
Those who worked with the couple have allegedly requested that binding secrecy agreements be dropped so they can counter claims made by the couple in their new programme, Harry and Meghan. In a trailer Harry spoke of a “dirty game” and “planting of stories” and “a hierarchy of the family”.
He warned: “We know the full truth". But the MailOnline says that former employees, say they either want Buckingham Palace to respond to any negative claims, or they wish for the freedom to do so themselves.
One source told the Mail: "People are getting utterly fed up of having to listen to them [Harry and Meghan] spouting these claims with their hands tied behind their backs. They want the opportunity to correct them.
"And if the Palace isn't going to do that because it is so concerned about exacerbating this war of attrition with the duke and duchess, or because – as we are told – they feel it is wrong for them to speak for former staff, then let them do it themselves. They have plenty to say."
The website alleges another staff said: "They always use vague terms 'the truth', 'my truth', but nothing concrete is said."
The trailers' repeated use of paparazzi activity around the couple has also been slammed by critics after appearing to liken it to the treatment of Harry's mother, Diana. Sources reportedly told the Mail comparisons with the former Princess of Wales are "dangerous".
The website said another source added: "The irony is that it is Harry and Meghan and their supporters who are treating the whole situation like some sort of game. But for the Royal Family, the stakes are high and they are not on a level playing field as they don't feel that they can answer back."
Netflix claims its show features commentary from friends and family, most of whom have never before spoken publicly about what they witnessed. Historians will discuss the state of the British Commonwealth and the Royal Family’s relationship with the press. Oscar-nominated Liz Garbus directs.
Harry and Meghan signed Netflix and Spotify deals thought to be worth over £100million after quitting the monarchy and moving to the US.
