A new book by Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, has stirred controversy with its claims about King Charles III, Diana’s ex-husband. In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” Spencer alleges that he argued with Charles over the decision for Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to walk behind her coffin at her 1997 funeral. Spencer claims Charles reacted angrily and showed little regard for Diana after her death. Buckingham Palace responded, suggesting grief might have affected Spencer’s memories. This book has reignited interest in the tumultuous relationship between Charles and Diana, who married in 1981 and divorced in 1996. The Spencer family’s tensions with the royals have been depicted in films and series, highlighting ongoing disputes over Diana’s legacy and her sons’ upbringing.
QUESTION: How might the renewed focus on Princess Diana’s story influence public perception of the British royal family today?
A new book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
