Today’s Allison Langdon weighs in on Prince William’s ‘outrage’ over explosive new BBC series

Today host Allison Langdon weighs in on Prince William’s ‘outrage’ over new BBC series about his ‘feud’ with Harry – and insists ‘you only get upset if there’s something to hide’


Today host Allison Langdon has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the BBC’s new royal documentary, The Princes and the Press.

The two-part series, hosted by anti-monarchist Amol Rajan, delves into Prince William and Harry’s ‘tumultuous’ relationship and the brothers’ fraught dealings with the press in recent years.

The Duke of Cambridge, the Queen and Prince Charles were reportedly upset because they didn’t receive preview copies of the documentary, and suspected it contained ‘incendiary’ claims about the brothers smearing each other in the media.

Ruffling feathers: The two-part series, hosted by anti-monarchist Amol Rajan, delves into Prince William and Harry's (both pictured) 'tumultuous' relationship and the brothers' fraught dealings with the press in recent years

The Princes and the Press: Today host Allison Langdon (left) has weighed in on Prince William’s alleged ‘outrage’ over the BBC’s controversial series about his ‘feud’ with Harry (both right) 

Discussing the controversy on Tuesday, royal commentator Camilla Tominey explained the Queen, Charles and William ‘don’t believe the BBC is being straight about what is actually in it’.

Langdon couldn’t help but question why the royals had reacted so strongly to the documentary.

‘I always just feel that you only get upset if there is something to hide, don’t you?’ she asked her co-host Karl Stefanovic.

Staying mum: Discussing the controversy on Tuesday, royal commentator Camilla Tominey (pictured) explained the Queen, Charles and William 'don't believe the BBC is being straight about what is actually in' the two-part documentary

Staying mum: Discussing the controversy on Tuesday, royal commentator Camilla Tominey (pictured) explained the Queen, Charles and William ‘don’t believe the BBC is being straight about what is actually in’ the two-part documentary

‘I don’t know, I’ve got nothing to hide,’ Stefanovic replied.

Buckingham Palace has reportedly threatened a boycott on future projects with the BBC after courtiers were not allowed to view the program before the first episode went to air on Monday night.

The episode detailed media coverage of the young royals from 2012 to 2018, when Harry married Meghan Markle.

Question: Langdon couldn't help but question why the royals had reacted so strongly to the documentary. 'I always just feel that you only get upset if there is something to hide, don't you?' she asked her co-host Karl Stefanovic (left)

Question: Langdon couldn’t help but question why the royals had reacted so strongly to the documentary. ‘I always just feel that you only get upset if there is something to hide, don’t you?’ she asked her co-host Karl Stefanovic (left) 

It included claims of ‘competitiveness’ between the different royal households. 

The show also featured Jenny Afia, a lawyer from Schillings who represents Meghan. 

Mr Rajan, the BBC’s media editor and Radio 4 host, said Ms Afia was speaking with the Duchess’ permission.

In a rare on-camera interview, she insisted bullying claims printed about the Duchess were ‘false’ and said she rejected the ‘narrative’ that the former Suits actress was ‘difficult to work with’.

Coverage: The episode detailed media coverage of the young royals from 2012 to 2018, when Harry married Meghan Markle (pictured together on November 10, 2021, in New York City)

Coverage: The episode detailed media coverage of the young royals from 2012 to 2018, when Harry married Meghan Markle (pictured together on November 10, 2021, in New York City)

Episode one: The episode featured Dan Wootton who spoke about his 'Tiaragate' story

Appearance: It also included Jenny Afia, a lawyer from Schillings who works with the Duchess of Sussex

Episode one: The episode featured Dan Wootton (left) who spoke about his ‘Tiaragate’ story. It also included Jenny Afia (right) a lawyer from Schillings who works with the Duchess of Sussex

Interview: Omid Scobie, co-author of the controversial biography of the Sussexes, Finding Freedom, said negative stories had been leaked about Meghan, although he did not name those involved. 'There were some people who felt she needed to be put in her place,' he said

Interview: Omid Scobie, co-author of the controversial biography of the Sussexes, Finding Freedom, said negative stories had been leaked about Meghan, although he did not name those involved. ‘There were some people who felt she needed to be put in her place,’ he said

In a strongly worded joint statement, given to the BBC ahead of Monday’s broadcast, the three royal households representing the Queen, Charles and William said: ‘A free, responsible and open press is of vital importance to a healthy democracy.

‘However, too often overblown and unfounded claims from unnamed sources are presented as facts and it is disappointing when anyone, including the BBC, gives them credibility.’

It is understood the BBC provided a written memo, outlining relevant allegations, but refused requests to provide an advance copy of the two hour-long episodes.

Insiders said the rift between William and Harry will be examined in even greater detail in next week’s instalment.

More coming: Insiders said the rift between William and Harry (pictured here with Meghan and Kate in March 2020) will be examined in even greater detail in next week's instalment

More coming: Insiders said the rift between William and Harry (pictured here with Meghan and Kate in March 2020) will be examined in even greater detail in next week’s instalment 

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