Disney+ Picks Up Prince William Documentary in Royal Streaming War

Published: Oct 29 2024

In the realm of streaming platforms, America now stands at a crossroads, presented with an unprecedented glimpse into the lives of royalty. Disney+ has made a remarkable splash with its acquisition of a two-part documentary spotlighting Prince William, a document that marks the Wales Prince and heir to the British throne's initiative to launch the Royal Foundation's Homewards program, a bold endeavor aimed at eradicating homelessness in the United Kingdom.

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Entitled "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," this compelling documentary shadows the Wales Prince and the Homewards program as they embark on a mission to combat homelessness across six critical locations in the U.K., culminating in Prince William's personal decision to develop supported housing on his own property. Premiering on Disney+ on November 1st, it will first grace the screens of ITV viewers in the U.K. Under the executive production of Mindhouse and Arron Fellows, and with a BAFTA award-winning director, Leo Burley, at the helm, this documentary is poised to make waves.

Already generating buzz in the U.K., the documentary features Prince William opening up about his brother, Prince Harry, for the first time in years. He reminisces about a poignant moment when their late mother, Princess Diana, took them to a homeless shelter in London. "My mother took me to The Passage," Prince William shares in a poignant clip, "she took Harry and me there. I must have been around 11 or 10 at the time. I had never experienced anything like that before, and I was quite apprehensive about what lay ahead."

Meanwhile, Prince Harry has relocated to the U.S., where he resides with his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple has inked a lucrative film and TV deal with Netflix, showcasing their lives in a docuseries and producing other programming. They also ventured into the audio realm with Spotify, although their contract was not renewed last year.

With Prince William now featured prominently on Disney+, American audiences have the enviable choice of following the royal saga on various streaming platforms, each offering a unique window into the lives of Britain's elite.

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