Prime Video Swoops For Princess Diana Series With Unheard Audio: Streamer Will Launch As ‘Diana: Her Secret Confessions’
Prime Video has secured the UK and Ireland rights to a three-part documentary about Princess Diana, which it will release as *Diana: Her Secret Confessions*. The series centres on recordings Diana made in 1991 and aims to present her perspective through her own words, adding new material to the long-running public account of her life.
The producers gained access to about five hours of tapes recorded in secret with Diana’s friend James Colthurst, working with biographer Andrew Morton and publisher Michael O’Mara. The recordings informed Morton’s 1992 book *Diana: Her True Story*, though excerpts have been heard before, including in a 2017 documentary. Diana discusses her marriage to Charles, Camilla, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, her sons and family; the series is titled *Diana Unheard* for international sales.
- Prime Video acquired the UK and Ireland rights.
- The three-part series uses about five hours of recordings.
- Diana discusses her marriage, family and public narrative.
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Princess Diana, who died in 1997, was married to the man who is now King Charles III and was one of the most famous figures of the late twentieth century. Her personal life and relationships were subjects of intense public attention.
In 1991, Diana made secret recordings with a friend in which she spoke about her marriage, family and personal life. These recordings were later used for Andrew Morton's 1992 bestselling biography *Diana: Her True Story*, though most of the material remained private. They represent a record of Diana discussing her own experiences in her own words.
A documentary will now release these recordings publicly. Whilst some excerpts have been heard before, this provides broader access to Diana's own account of her life. The series presents what Diana said in her own voice, offering her perspective directly.
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The case for
This release preserves and presents Diana's own authentic voice on events that shaped modern royal history, allowing direct access to her perspective rather than mediated interpretations. She voluntarily recorded these reflections with a trusted friend, indicating she wanted her account documented. Whilst some material was used in a 1992 biography and heard in a 2017 documentary, listening to Diana speak in her own words provides irreplaceable historical value that enhances public understanding of this recent and consequential period.
The case against
These recordings were made in private confidence with a friend, and Diana cannot consent to their commercial release after her death. Publishing private audio recordings raises legitimate questions about exploitation and respecting privacy rights, particularly when the subject cannot respond or clarify how she wishes to be portrayed. The sensationalist framing as 'secret confessions' also suggests the presentation may prioritise commercial engagement over respectful historical documentation, and questions remain about whether her sons, who inherit her legacy, genuinely support this release.