'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops
Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuttal after Earl Spencer alleged King Charles III dismissed Diana’s death and funeral concerns, while Spencer said he stands by the claims.
- On Tuesday, Prince William visited ActOne Cinema in Acton, London, to celebrate the venue's fifth anniversary. The Prince of Wales served popcorn and worked the ticket till during the community event.
- Public scrutiny surrounding Earl Spencer's newly released book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, shadowed the visit. The memoir includes controversial allegations regarding King Charles and the period following Princess Diana's death.
- Reporters questioned William regarding whether he had read his uncle's memoir upon arrival at the cinema. He ignored the inquiries and proceeded directly inside for his scheduled engagement.
- Buckingham Palace issued an "unprecedented" response to the book's claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason." The publication has sparked a high-profile dispute between Earl Spencer and the Palace.
- Allegations in the book include claims that King Charles described the period after Diana's death as "strangely matter-of-fact." These contentious assertions have dominated headlines throughout the past week.
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Charles Spencer's book about his late sister Princess Diana (†36) brings him daily trouble. Now Diana's ex-butler Paul Burrell also registers and criticizes Spencer's statements in the book.
Memoir by Princess Diana's brother flies off the shelves
LONDON — British shoppers snapped up copies of a memoir by the brother of Princess Diana on Tuesday after their interest was piqued by incendiary allegations about her troubled marriage to the now-king, including the claim he was "giddily elated"…
In a new book dedicated to her sister, Lady Diana, Charles Spencer raises the veil on particularly painful episodes of her life. Her story goes back to a period during which the isolated Princess of Wales had let herself go to dark thoughts.
Diana's former butler Paul Burrell contradicts Charles Spencer's portrayal in his new book. He remembers a deeply shaken Charles after Diana's death and makes serious accusations against her brother.
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