Memoir by Princess Diana's brother to go on sale on Tuesday

London: A memoir penned by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, is set to hit bookstores on Tuesday, shedding light on her life and tumultuous marriage to then-Prince Charles. The royal family's former eulogist has ignited controversy with allegations that the prince exhibited elation upon hearing of her death.

Diana's brother, 62, aims to clear the record and fulfill his duty as an eyewitness to history in the memoir. In the book, he recalls a conversation with Charles shortly after Diana's passing, noting that unlike others, Charles seemed jubilant, as if he had won the lottery.

Charles and Diana wed in 1981, a fairytale ceremony witnessed by millions worldwide. They had two children, Prince William and Prince Harry, but their union was fraught with tension. After years of public sparring, they divorced in 1996, a year following Diana's tragic death in a Paris car accident.

The memoir paints Diana as a global icon, shaped by the media's relentless scrutiny. Spencer describes it as an intimate, loving, and honest portrayal of his sister, who he believes became a global symbol overnight. Buckingham Palace swiftly responded, stating the king acknowledged the pain of fraternal grief could impair one's judgment and memory.