Diana's brother publishes memoir, sending shockwaves through the UK monarchy
Charles Spencer's eagerly awaited memoir concerning his late sister Princess Diana, entitled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, became available for purchase on September 22, 2026. Released through Penguin Random House, this 384-page volume explores their formative years together, Diana's difficulties within the royal institution, and the profound emotional consequences following her untimely 1997 passing. The publication has prompted renewed tensions between the Spencer family and Buckingham Palace, stemming from several significant claims directed toward King Charles III. Spencer contends that during an intense telephone exchange regarding whether young Princes William and Harry should accompany their mother's casket, the then-Prince Charles responded with considerable agitation. Spencer indicates Charles stated, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough." Spencer suggests that Charles appeared "remarkably pleased, comparable to someone who had won a subst...