Prince Harry-Meghan Markle's 'slap in the face to monarchy' investigated in new bombshell documentary. Check release date

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, former royals, are subject to new bombshell documentary by German network ZDF- Prince Harry—The Lost Prince. The documentary is all set to hit the screens next week about what's previously been dubbed a "slap in the face" on their part.

According to reports, the documentary will air on December 3 at 8.15 pm and will shed light into Harry and Meghan’s life in Montecito and their quest for relevance after they stepped down from the royal family back in 2020.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new documentary

According to German broadcaster, the new movie will investigate Prince Harry's struggles following his decision to quit the Firm and his "ongoing search for a meaningful role and the broader impact of this on the British monarchy", reports The Express.


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Award-winning filmmaker Ulrike Grunewald and her team journeyed to California to gain insights from the neighborhood where Harry and Meghan live with their two children.

The film talks about how the public was divided in its opinion about the Sussexes, and the impact of their departure from the royal family.

According to ZDF, "The royal family has to deal with difficult developments and regroup after 'Megxit,' the death of the Queen and Charles and Kate's cancer. What role will Harry play in the future?"

Grunewald previously told the Express that the documentary will even explore Meghan's evolving reputation. "She [Meghan] might be embarrassed about the amount of criticism she now gets even in communities that used to back her after the decision to leave the Royal Family as a working member," Ulrike said.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brace for new bombshell 'Megxit' documentary

The film also examines the royal family's recent challenges, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and health issues faced by King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, according to the Daily Mail.

The Sussexes left the Royal Family in 2020 in what's been now named as "Megxit" by many royal watchers. And at that time, several of Germany's media were critical of the couple's decision to step down.

According to the Mail, the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper said: "Meghan and Harry's decision is an affront to tradition and the expectations of the British public."

Die Welt newspaper said: "The withdrawal of Harry and Meghan is a slap in the face of the monarchy and its supporters."

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But by 2023, when Germany hosted Harry's Invictus Games, the country had warmed up to the couple.

Poised to be one of the most talked-about documentaries of the year, it now remains to be seen how Harry will be received by the German public. It comes after Meghan urged Americans to 'open their arms' to new people this Thanksgiving - after claiming she felt 'lonely' in the Royal Family.

Meghan Markle-Prince Harry divorce buzz

Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan are in the middle of a professional separation which means they will not work together. According to their aides, this is a decision they have jointly arrived as their joint brand 'Harry-Meghan' or the 'Sussexes' has been losing popularity.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 43, hosted a dinner in Los Angeles for Afghan women who have settled in the US earlier this month.

Since quitting their royal duties in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken out several times about how Meghan struggled to adapt to life in the Royal Family - and how being a member of the Firm is 'nothing like what it looks like'.

Last week's event was in collaboration with the charity Mina's List and Archewell's The Welcome Project, which 'supports the creation of programming for women who have recently resettled from Afghanistan'. These include art, photography, cooking, sewing, hiking and swimming projects.