Princess Diana’s brother claims 'lack of care' for Prince Harry after mom’s funeral caused him to 'spin out of control'
Earl Charles Spencer has released his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, bringing new scrutiny to the British royal family. The book features allegations regarding the response of King Charles to the fatal Paris crash of Princess Diana, and claims the monarch reacted angrily to plans for Princes William and Harry to walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral. Buckingham Palace countered that grief can affect memory, while royal allies labeled Spencer a hypocrite for compromising Diana's privacy.
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- ✓ Charles Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister went on sale Tuesday.
- ✓ Buckingham Palace stated that grief can affect memory.
What changed
Charles Spencer's memoir officially went on sale Tuesday, following a series of media interviews clarifying Prince Harry's involvement and the book's contents.
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Earl Spencer Publishes Memoir Featuring Claims Against King Charles
Earl Charles Spencer has released his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, bringing new scrutiny to the British royal family. The book features allegations regarding the response of King Charles to the fatal Paris crash of Princess Diana, and claims the monarch reacted angrily to plans for Princes William and Harry to walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral. Buckingham Palace countered that grief can affect memory, while royal allies labeled Spencer a hypocrite for compromising Diana's privacy.
Why it matters
The publication revives longstanding public disputes over the events surrounding Princess Diana's death and the subsequent upbringing of her sons. Prince Harry has been leaning heavily on his uncle upon returning to the United Kingdom, intensifying royal concerns. Meanwhile, Charles Spencer stated he maintains a neutral stance regarding the ongoing public rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister went on sale Tuesday.
- Buckingham Palace stated that grief can affect memory.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles reacted angrily to plans for Princes William and Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin at her 1997 funeral.
- Prince Harry's close relationship with Earl Charles Spencer is giving King Charles reason to worry amid Harry's return to the U.K.
What to watch next
- Further responses from Buckingham Palace or individual members of the royal family regarding the memoir's specific allegations.
- Public appearances or statements by Prince Harry and Prince William concerning their uncle's book.
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Earl Spencer Claims Lack of Care Caused Prince Harry to Spin Out of Control
Earl Spencer has published a book containing claims about the British royal family and Princess Diana. Spencer asserts that a lack of care for Prince Harry following his mother's funeral caused the prince to spin out of control. He also accuses King Charles of gaslighting him after the palace pushed back against his claims. While Prince William has adhered to a policy of never complaining or explaining, allies of the King have labeled Spencer a hypocrite for compromising Diana's privacy.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on the legacy of Princess Diana and the internal dynamics of the royal family. These claims emerge amid an ongoing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry. Spencer's account challenges the official palace narrative regarding the care of Diana's children.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer published a book containing claims about Princess Diana and the royal family.
- Earl Spencer accused King Charles of gaslighting him.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles made a devastating chubby comment to Princess Diana.
What to watch next
- Further statements from Prince William regarding the memoir.
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- People.com — Charles Spencer Recalls Prince Philip ‘Overruling’ King Charles Over Their Places in Princess Diana’s Funeral Walk
- bbc.com — Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
- cnn.com — 5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother
- The Times — William opts for ‘never complain, never explain’ over Diana memoir
- CNN — Who is Earl Spencer, the man at the center of the latest royal saga?
- The Telegraph — Queen argues for togetherness amid Spencer row
- Page Six — Princess Diana’s brother claims 'lack of care' for Prince Harry after mom’s funeral caused him to 'spin out of control'
- The Times — Hypocrite Earl Spencer is peddling Diana’s privacy, say King’s allies
- USA Today — Forever the people's princess, see Princess Diana's impact
- NBC News — King Charles accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Princess Diana’s brother in dispute over book claims
- Yahoo — Princess Diana's reaction to King Charles' 'devastating' chubby comment
- People.com — Charles Spencer Says He’s Been ‘Gaslit by the King’ After Palace Pushes Back on His Princess Diana Claims
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