Prince Harry and Meghan Markle must be crisis mode as exposing documentary drops at the worst possible time

A new documentary about Prince Harry’s life after stepping down from his royal duties is about to drop, and the timing couldn’t be worse for him and his wife, Meghan Markle.

The German documentary, Harry: The Lost Prince, will air on Germany’s ZDF network on December 3. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ulrike Grunewald, it will explore Harry’s decision to leave his royal responsibilities behind and settle in Montecito, California. The film will delve into the challenges Harry has faced since that huge life change, as well as his efforts to reinvent himself and build a new life with Meghan and their children.

Unfortunately for the Sussexes, this documentary might stir up some uncomfortable memories. The filmmakers have teased “bombshell revelations” and a “sharp” critical look at Prince Harry, making it clear that this isn’t going to be a flattering portrait. With all the tension and drama surrounding the couple’s departure from the royal family, this documentary could bring up old wounds they might prefer to leave in the past.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, the timing of this documentary is particularly unlucky. Just a week after Harry: The Lost Prince premieres, another project starring Harry and Meghan is set to hit Netflix. POLO, a five-episode docuseries focusing on Harry’s passion for the sport, is scheduled to be released on December 10. While this documentary gives fans an inside look at the high-stakes world of polo, it’s coming at a time when the couple is already facing intense media scrutiny. The German documentary could overshadow their own release, bringing all the royal drama right back into the spotlight.

The POLO series promises to showcase the intense world of polo, featuring some of the sport’s top players. Harry has said the series will offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at the passion and dedication behind the sport, with moments of real drama. However, not everyone is impressed—polo might not be the most thrilling sport for the average person, and some critics are already calling out the series for glorifying what they see as animal cruelty.

The couple signed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020, which has so far led to three released projects. Their first series, Harry & Meghan, was a big hit, mostly because it focused on the drama of royal life. But their more recent releases haven’t generated as much buzz. It seems that audiences are more drawn to Harry and Meghan when there’s royal drama involved, so Harry: The Lost Prince could actually boost interest in their Netflix docuseries—if it sparks enough curiosity.

In short, while Harry and Meghan may have hoped their new series would shine, the German documentary could create a perfect storm of drama that overshadows their plans. Whether this ends up helping or hurting them remains to be seen.