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Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles ‘gaslit’ him in dispute over book claims

Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has accused King Charles of gaslighting him during a dispute regarding claims made in a new book. Spencer describes the publication as his final word and a celebration of his sister. His accounts include claims about the royal fallout after Diana's death and assertions that Prince Harry was allowed to spin out of control due to a specific lack. The claims have sparked reports regarding the reactions of King Charles and Prince William.

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  • ✓ Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him in a dispute over book claims.
  • ✓ Earl Spencer wrote a book that he describes as a celebration of Princess Diana and his final word on the matter.
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Earl Spencer released a new book containing allegations of gaslighting by King Charles and critiques of Prince Harry's trajectory.

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  1. Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of gaslighting over book claims

    Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has accused King Charles of gaslighting him during a dispute regarding claims made in a new book. Spencer describes the publication as his final word and a celebration of his sister. His accounts include claims about the royal fallout after Diana's death and assertions that Prince Harry was allowed to spin out of control due to a specific lack. The claims have sparked reports regarding the reactions of King Charles and Prince William.

    Why it matters

    The relationship between the Spencer family and the British royal family has been strained since Princess Diana's death. This dispute centers on the historical narrative of that fallout and the upbringing of Diana's sons.

    What is confirmed

    • Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him in a dispute over book claims.
    • Earl Spencer wrote a book that he describes as a celebration of Princess Diana and his final word on the matter.

    Still unconfirmed

    • King Charles and Prince William have specific reactions to the claims in the new book.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of the specific lack Earl Spencer attributes to Prince Harry's behavior.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. CNN — Who is Earl Spencer, the man at the center of the latest royal saga?
    2. NBC News — King Charles accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Princess Diana’s brother in dispute over book claims
    3. BBC — 'This is my final word, celebration of her', says Diana's brother
    4. CBS News — Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death
    5. instyle.com — How Prince William and King Charles Are Reportedly Reacting to Princess Diana’s Brother’s Claims in New Book
    6. instyle.com — Prince Harry Was Allowed to “Spin Out of Control” Because of This Specific “Lack,” Princess Diana’s Brother Says
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