Princess Diana’s brother is speaking out, and he’s not holding back. Charles Spencer told the BBC that the relentless public criticism aimed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mirrors what his late sister endured decades ago. He described the daily attacks as a“cancerous influence,”adding that it’s“a pity”to see echoes of that treatment now. Considering Diana spent her final years being chased by cameras and torn apart in headlines, the comparison lands hard.
Spencer’s memoir,“Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,”arrives Tuesday and it’s already making waves. Excerpts allege that King Charles sounded“giddily elated”after Diana’s death in 1997. Charles has disputed that, saying grief can cloud memory and reason, while Spencer insists his account is accurate. Harry and Meghan, who married in 2018 and left the UK in 2020, have long compared her treatment to Diana’s, and Harry was reportedly made aware of the book’s claims in advance without being surprised.
So where does this leave the royals? Right back in the middle of a familiar storm: grief, publicity, and a family that can’t seem to escape its own history. Whatever side you land on, one thing is clear, the conversation about how tabloids treat public figures isn’t going anywhere.
Where do you stand: is Spencer protecting his family, or is this just a well-timed book launch? Sound off in the comments.
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