About Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy (HBO)

"Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy" is a moving and intimate documentary that aired on HBO in 2017. The film commemorates the life and extraordinary legacy of Princess Diana, from the perspective of her two sons, Prince William, and Prince Harry. It provides a unique insight into their life with Diana, their mother, providing a personal perspective as they recall moments with Princess Diana and relate to the lasting impact she had on their lives and the world.

Making / Production

Director Ashley Gething and producer Nick Kent crafted a touching tribute to the life and work of Princess Diana in this documentary. By creating a series of thought-provoking interviews with those that knew Diana the best - namely her sons, the documentary provides a personal angle to the iconic figure that Princess Diana was.

Actors

• Prince William, Duke of Cambridge: He plays himself, remembering his mother through a series of interviews and discussing the profound impact she had on his life.
• Prince Harry: Just like his older brother, Prince Harry appears as himself and shares his personal experiences and memories of his mother. He also discusses the influence that her philanthropy had on his own humanitarian work.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was released in the same year that marked the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
• It was watched by more than seven million people in Britain when it was initially aired.

Quotes

• Prince William: "I want her to be proud of the sort of person I've become. I hope she's looking down with tears in her eyes, being incredibly proud of what we've established, I suppose."
• Prince Harry: "Our mother was a total kid, through and through."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for the documentary was composed by Miguel d'Oliveira, providing a poignant backdrop to the heartfelt testimonials in the film.

Awards

While the documentary did not win any official awards, it won the hearts of the viewers and left an important legacy in commemorating Princess Diana's life and her impact on her sons and the world.