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Claims Diana still ‘resented’ in Palace amid Earl Spencer book fallout

Buckingham Palace aides claim Earl Spencer is picking at past scars and cannot bear the current popularity of King Charles and Queen Camilla. The criticism follows the release of Spencer's book, which contains claims about the royal family's behavior surrounding Princess Diana's death. While the Palace is reportedly reeling from the extracts, Prince William has chosen to follow the never complain, never explain approach in response to the memoir.

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  • ✓ Earl Spencer has published a book about his sister, Princess Diana.
  • ✓ Prince William has opted for a never complain, never explain strategy regarding the memoir.
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Palace aides have publicly characterized Earl Spencer's motives as resentment toward the popularity of Charles and Camilla.

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  1. Palace aides criticize Earl Spencer following Princess Diana memoir

    Buckingham Palace aides claim Earl Spencer is picking at past scars and cannot bear the current popularity of King Charles and Queen Camilla. The criticism follows the release of Spencer's book, which contains claims about the royal family's behavior surrounding Princess Diana's death. While the Palace is reportedly reeling from the extracts, Prince William has chosen to follow the never complain, never explain approach in response to the memoir.

    Why it matters

    Earl Spencer is the brother of Princess Diana. His new book revisits the events of Diana's life and death, reopening conflicts between the Spencer family and the British monarchy.

    What is confirmed

    • Earl Spencer has published a book about his sister, Princess Diana.
    • Prince William has opted for a never complain, never explain strategy regarding the memoir.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Queen argued for togetherness during a row with the Spencers.

    What to watch next

    • Official response from Buckingham Palace regarding specific book claims
    • Further public statements from Prince William or King Charles
    • Additional extracts from the memoir published by news outlets
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. The Independent — Royals live: Queen’s offer on day of Diana’s funeral revealed in Earl Spencer book
    2. CBS News — Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after she died
    3. People.com — Charles Spencer Recalls Prince Philip ‘Overruling’ King Charles Over Their Places in Princess Diana’s Funeral Walk
    4. bbc.com — Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
    5. cnn.com — 5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother
    6. The Times — William opts for ‘never complain, never explain’ over Diana memoir
    7. CNN — Who is Earl Spencer, the man at the center of the latest royal saga?
    8. The Telegraph — Queen argues for togetherness amid Spencer row
    9. www.dailymail.com — Earl Spencer is 'picking at scars of the past' with his Diana memoir and 'can't bear' Charles and Camilla's popularity, Palace aides claim
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