Harry and Meghan need protection to avoid Diana's ordeal, her brother Spencer says
LONDON: The brother of Princess Diana said her son, Prince Harry, and his American wife Meghan should be given official security as they are now treated by the media much in the same way as his late sister was in the years leading up to her death.
Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has called for the security of Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle to prevent them from experiencing the same ordeal as his sister, who was killed in a car crash in 1997 after enduring years of relentless media scrutiny. Spencer, who is set to publish a highly critical book about Diana, believes the former princess and her son should be afforded official security, given their current treatment by the media, which mirrors Diana's experience.
As Harry is the fifth in line to the British throne and a former soldier, Spencer argues that additional protection is warranted. The book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," has generated worldwide attention for accusing the now-King Charles of making dismissive comments after Diana's death, accusing him of sounding "giddily elated."
Spencer wrote the book to mark the 30th anniversary of Diana's death and to celebrate her life, sharing that he and Harry share a diagnosis of ADHD. The publication of the book coincides with Harry and Meghan's surprise return to Britain after six years living in the US, creating a challenging situation for the current king, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Diana's family has previously accused the royals of showing a lack of support or care towards the late princess, a claim echoed by Harry and Meghan before they resigned from royal duties in 2020. Harry has also criticized the government for stripping him and his family of automatic police protection previously afforded to other senior royals.
The controversy surrounding Diana's death has resurfaced through Spencer's revelations, which he claims will come as no surprise to Harry and his older brother, Prince William.
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