Prince Harry has been warned that a planned film about Queen Elizabeth’s close relationship with former aide Angela Kelly could reopen the controversy surrounding the Meghan’s wedding tiara a dispute the Duke discussed in his memoir.
The claims have renewed attention on the relationship between Harry and Kelly, who served the late Queen for years and was involved in the preparations surrounding Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018.
In his memoir, Harry described the disagreement over Meghan’s access to a tiara, recounting tensions involving Kelly and the arrangements for the future Duchess’s bridal accessories.
The episode became widely known as “tiara-gate” and remains one of the more contentious stories associated with the Sussexes’ royal wedding.
According to Woman’s Day, a film exploring the friendship between Elizabeth and Kelly is reportedly in development, prompting speculation about whether the former royal aide’s perspective could feature in a new portrayal of events.
An unnamed Palace insider claimed Harry could be worried about the prospect, telling the publication: “Harry has every reason to be afraid of this woman.”
The source alleged that Kelly was furious about how she was portrayed in Spare, claiming she felt Harry had criticised her unfairly while she was carrying out her duties.
“He tore into her in his book and it’s no secret she was absolutely furious,” the insider reportedly said, adding that Kelly might welcome an opportunity to counter the account.
However, the claims about Harry’s alleged fears and Kelly’s intentions come from an unnamed source and have not been independently confirmed.
Kelly was a trusted member of the late Queen’s household and became known for her work overseeing the monarch’s wardrobe and jewellery arrangements. Her role brought her into contact with royal family members during important occasions, including Meghan’s wedding preparations.
Harry’s account described a disagreement over the tiara, with tensions reportedly escalating before the Queen intervened. The competing perspectives surrounding the incident have continued to attract interest because Kelly has not publicly provided a detailed response to every allegation in the memoir.
The report also refers to claims that Kelly signed a confidentiality agreement restricting certain commercial uses of references to the King and the Palace. The precise terms and scope of any such agreement have not been independently established.
Following Elizabeth’s death in September 2022, Kelly’s role within the royal household ended. She also left her grace-and-favour home in May 2023 following arrangements made under King Charles’s reign.
The reported film could bring renewed attention to Kelly’s long-standing relationship with the late monarch, although its final content and any involvement from Kelly have not been confirmed in the supplied report.
For Harry, the renewed interest could mean further public discussion of a story he already addressed in Spare. But there is no confirmed evidence that he is panicking or that Kelly intends to use the project to seek revenge.
Until more details emerge, the film’s reported development remains separate from speculation about a fresh confrontation between the Duke of Sussex and the late Queen’s former aide.
