New Documentary Asks: Kate – The New Diana?

As Kate Middleton's relationship with HRH Prince William continues to flourish and speculation of an imminent engagement reaches fever pitch, Kate: The New Diana? examines the media whirlwind surrounding the enigmatic woman who’s bagged the world’s most eligible bachelor - and whether she can cope with the pressure.

Over 20 years, Diana became the most talked about and photographed woman in the world…a fairytale princess. But the storybook lifestyle unravelled, ending in tragedy in 1997. 10 years on and Kate Middleton’s 25th birthday in January saw a media scrum outside her house – the images made for uncomfortable viewing and a stark comparison to the life Diana was forced to lead. Young, beautiful and in love with a handsome prince, the UK has gone Kate crazy. But what does fate have in store for this princess in waiting? Is Kate Middleton our new Diana?

Or have the Royals changed so much that we’re now in the age of the chav-royal? With the Princes falling out of clubs drunk at 4am and other young royals being caught smoking cannabis and wearing tongue studs, the nation's fascination with the new generation of Royals is relentless, and the expectations on Kate's shoulders never greater.

Kate: The New Diana? includes contributions from James Hewitt, Jennie Bond, Carole Malone, Victoria Hervey, paparazzi expert Darren Lyons, Ken Wharfe and Patrick Jephson.

A special one hour documentary on Monday 7th May, 10pm, Sky One.