Princess Diana's brother, eyewitness to history, sparks royal ruckus

Charles Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has penned a new book titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," detailing his perspective on his sister's life and her tumultuous marriage to the now King Charles. The book, set to be released on Tuesday, has sparked controversy, with Buckingham Palace rejecting Spencer's version of events.

Spencer, who is 62, claims Charles was "giddily elated" following Diana's death in 1997, reigniting a painful period for the royal family. Born into a British aristocratic family with close ties to the royals, Spencer was 17 when his sister married the then-Prince Charles in 1981. While Diana and Charles were initially adored by the public, their relationship deteriorated, leading to their divorce in 1996.

Diana was tragically killed in a Paris car accident in 1997, and Spencer later gave a eulogy at her funeral, praising her "magic." However, his recent allegations against Charles have caused tension with the royal family, reigniting discussions about a difficult period in the royal family's history.