Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earl-spencer-s-diana-book-opens-old-wounds-royals-would-rather-forgetContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Earl Spencer Memoir Reopens Royal Wounds With Claims About Dianahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earl-spencer-s-diana-book-opens-old-wounds-royals-would-rather-forgethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earl-spencer-s-diana-book-opens-old-wounds-royals-would-rather-forget#u77474Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:40:30 +0000Earl Spencer has sparked a public dispute with the British royal family through his upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister", which is set for publication on 22 September 2026. The book alleges that then-Prince Charles sounded giddily elated and like a lottery winner after Princess Diana died, and claims the royal family denied her funeral request. The palace has rejected claims that King Charles was elated following her death. Earl Spencer has defended his book in interviews, maintaining that he is telling the truth and sharing exact words spoken.Why it mattersThe book seriali