Harry and Meghan: Escaping the Palace is a made-for-television movie produced by Lifetime as the third instalment in its movie trilogy based on the lives of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan. The movie explores the events that led to the couple's decision to step down as senior members of the British royal family and move to the United States.
The movie delves into the personal lives of the couple, showing how they were affected by intense media scrutiny and public criticism, as well as their struggles with the traditional constraints of the monarchy. It also portrays the rift between Harry and his brother, Prince William, and the alleged tensions between Meghan and other members of the royal family.
In addition to exploring the couple's personal struggles, the movie also examines the role of the British media in their decision to leave royal life behind. A trailer for the movie shows a montage of newspaper headlines criticizing the couple, with Meghan speaking about how she feels "trapped" and "bullied" by the constant scrutiny.
The movie stars Jordan Dean as Prince Harry, Sydney Morton as Duchess Meghan, Laura Mitchell as Kate Middleton, and Jordan Whalen as Prince William. It was directed by Menhaj Huda and written by Scarlett Lacey. Harry and Meghan: Escaping the Palace is set to premiere on Lifetime on September 6, 2021.