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BBC Faces Consequences as Prince William Considers Cutting Ties with Them
Prince William is reportedly considering cutting ties with the BBC after their new documentary made huge claims that have left the Royal Family outraged.
The Duke of Cambridge may not forgive the broadcasting corporation anytime soon and could leave them out in the cold for future projects, according to reports.
The gap between the Royal Family and the BBC seems to be widening, as sources claim that Prince William may keep them out of future initiatives.
This comes after the Prince reportedly forbade the BBC from airing this year's Christmas broadcast carol service, which has now been given to rival channel ITV, with the Duchess of Cambridge on hosting duties.
The rift between the two parties was sparked by the airing of the first part of The Prince's and The Press, a documentary by Amol Rajan, on Monday.
The documentary sensationally claimed that William had briefed the press against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, leaving the royals raging.
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The lingering bad feeling and the BBC's refusal to apologize means that the Prince is seriously considering whether future projects should be offered to them.
A source close to the situation said, “It's fair to say that while the response to what has happened is being driven by the Duke, there is complete unity among all three royal households.
You really couldn't get a cigarette paper between them.
There is a serious issue of integrity at stake here.”
It is also claimed that William's disapproval with the BBC had grown since details emerged earlier this year of the misconduct involved in Martin Bashir's 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.
An investigation discovered that he had used mocked-up bank statements to secure the interview with the late princess.
The BBC has apologized for his use of the statements but insists they played no part in her decision to take part in the interview.
Responding to the growing controversy around this week's documentary, BBC Chairman Richard Sharp said that they approached relationships with the royal family with great care and thought and had tremendous respect for the institution, but stood by the production team involved in the making of the show.
The fallout between Prince William and the BBC seems to be deepening, with sources claiming that he may not forgive them anytime soon.
The Royal Family's unity on the issue shows that there is a serious issue of integrity at stake, and the Prince's disapproval of the BBC has been growing since the Martin Bashir scandal earlier this year.
The BBC's refusal to apologize for their new documentary has left Prince William seriously considering whether future projects should be offered to them.
The decision to give the Christmas broadcast carol service to rival channel ITV shows that the gap between the two parties is unlikely to repair anytime soon.
The controversy surrounding this week's documentary has put the BBC's relationship with the Royal Family under scrutiny.
While the corporation claims to have approached the situation with care and consideration, the fallout from the Prince's disapproval may have lasting consequences.
In conclusion, the BBC's relationship with the Royal Family seems to be on shaky ground as Prince William considers cutting ties with them.
The fallout from their new documentary and the Martin Bashir scandal earlier this year has left the Prince seriously evaluating whether future projects should be granted to them.
The gap between the two parties is unlikely to repair anytime soon, and the controversy surrounding this week's documentary has put the BBC's relationship with the Royal Family under scrutiny.