Earl Spencer to ‘tell the truth’ about his sister Princess Diana in new book

Earl Spencer is set to release a new book titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which will detail his perspective on his late sister Princess Diana. The book is scheduled to hit shelves in the UK next month, 29 years after her untimely death. Speaking about his motivations for writing the book, Earl expressed his desire to speak on Diana's behalf in an open, positive manner.

He hopes the book will help readers understand Princess Diana for who she truly was: a "one-off, dynamic character, full of love, charisma, and self-doubt." Princess Diana, who passed away at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris in 1997, would have turned 65 this year. At the time of her death, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, were 15 and 12 years old, respectively.

In a statement to commemorate the book, Earl revealed that he has been repeatedly asked for interviews regarding his sister, especially as the 30th anniversary of her death approaches. He decided to document his own thoughts and memories about Diana instead of being subjected to other people's opinions. Earl, who delivered a eulogy for Diana at Westminster Abbey in September 1997, aimed to provide the truth about his sister's life from a brother's perspective.

He expressed his hope that the book would resonate with those who still hold a fond memory of Diana and with younger generations who may not have witnessed her "golden years." In his eulogy, Earl characterized Princess Diana as "the very essence of compassion, duty, style, beauty," and dubbed her "the most hunted person of the modern age."

His book is expected to be published by Penguin Michael Joseph, a division of Penguin Random House, and will be available for purchase in the UK on September 22.