The new bombshell book that could tear the Royal Family apart
Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" went on sale Tuesday, reopening royal wounds with allegations regarding the monarchy and King Charles. The book follows prior claims that the institution denied Princess Diana a funeral request and that King Charles sounded giddily elated after her death, a reaction the Palace has rejected. Meanwhile, WME clients Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face a separate publication next week as agent Ari Emanuel releases his own memoir titled "Roll The Calls."
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- ✓ Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" went on sale Tuesday.
- ✓ Ari Emanuel's memoir "Roll The Calls" is scheduled for release on Tuesday.
What changed
Charles Spencer's memoir officially went on sale on Tuesday alongside upcoming publication concerns surrounding Ari Emanuel's book.
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Charles Spencer Memoir Goes on Sale as Ari Emanuel Book Looms
Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" went on sale Tuesday, reopening royal wounds with allegations regarding the monarchy and King Charles. The book follows prior claims that the institution denied Princess Diana a funeral request and that King Charles sounded giddily elated after her death, a reaction the Palace has rejected. Meanwhile, WME clients Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face a separate publication next week as agent Ari Emanuel releases his own memoir titled "Roll The Calls."
Why it matters
The release of Charles Spencer's book places renewed scrutiny on the interactions between the Royal Family and Diana's relatives. This comes amid ongoing tensions regarding family communications and past events surrounding the 1997 crash. Separately, the impending release of Ari Emanuel's book introduces potential complications for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex through their representation at WME.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" went on sale Tuesday.
- Ari Emanuel's memoir "Roll The Calls" is scheduled for release on Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed
- "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" features allegations over the response of King Charles to the crash that killed his ex-wife.
What to watch next
- The official release and public reception of Ari Emanuel's memoir "Roll The Calls" on Tuesday.
- Any formal response from the Palace or representatives for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry regarding the new memoirs.
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- www.aol.com — Meghan Markle braces for bombshell tell-all memoir release next week
- www.nbcnews.com — Princess Diana’s brother reopens royal wounds as bombshell memoir goes on sale
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Charles Spencer claims Royal Family denied Princess Diana's funeral request
Charles Spencer has released a memoir containing allegations against the Royal Family and King Charles. Spencer claims the monarchy denied a specific funeral request made by Princess Diana. He also alleges that King Charles sounded "giddily elated" following her death, a claim the Palace has rejected. Reports conflict regarding whether Prince Harry was informed about the memoir's contents before its release.
Why it matters
The memoir adds to long-standing tensions between the Spencer family and the British monarchy. These claims revive public debate over the Royal Family's handling of Princess Diana's death and legacy.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer says the Royal Family denied Princess Diana's funeral request.
- Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded "giddily elated" after Princess Diana died.
- The Palace rejects the claim that King Charles was "elated" after Princess Diana's death.
- Prince Harry may have known about Charles Spencer's memoir, though reports conflict on what he was told.
What to watch next
- Official response from Prince Harry regarding his prior knowledge of the book.
- Further evidence or documentation regarding the denied funeral request.
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- People.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Says the Royal Family Denied Her Funeral Request
- NBC News — Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death
- The Washington Post — Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
- The Independent — The new bombshell book that could tear the Royal Family apart
- Yahoo — Prince Harry May Have Known About Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir, but Reports Conflict Over What He Was Told
- www.dailymail.com — How the shy son of a coal miner spent millions building the world's finest collection of Scottish art... yet doesn't have one picture on the wall and now wants to give it al…
- www.express.co.uk — Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
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