Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?
Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test.
BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg spoke with Earl Spencer at Althorp, Princess Diana's former home, to discuss the discrepancies in his account of events following his sister's death in 1997. The interview came after Buckingham Palace released a strongly worded statement responding to the explosive claims made in Earl Spencer's new book.
The palace questioned the accuracy of Earl Spencer's recounting of Charles' reactions during the tragic days following Diana's passing. The interview focused on whether the earl or the King was telling the truth about their interactions during that difficult time. Earl Spencer was adamant about sharing his memories, insisting that his account needed to be told as a matter of record.
He provided details of his conversations with the King, emphasizing the palace had not explicitly denied his claims, instead expressing doubts about his judgment. The interview shed light on the complex relationship between the Spencers and the Windsors, which dates back decades. The interview with Kuenssberg took place at a place where Diana was laid to rest, and Earl Spencer reflected on her enduring presence in people's minds.
He spoke about missing her daily, three decades after her death, and revealed that he was moved by the opportunity to share his story.
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