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

Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, has sparked controversy with a new book detailing his sister's life and her tumultuous marriage to the current monarch, King Charles. The book, titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," is Spencer's take on his sister's life, which he describes as his duty as an eyewitness to history. However, Buckingham Palace has criticized the book in strong terms, rejecting some of its contents.

Spencer, 62, claims that King Charles was "giddily elated" in the aftermath of Diana's death in 1997, reigniting a painful episode for the royal family. He writes that Charles said, "we'll forget her soon enough," and was reportedly furious when Spencer suggested that their young sons, William and Harry, should not walk behind Diana's coffin at her funeral.

Spencer's version of events has been met with skepticism, as Buckingham Palace stated that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment, and color memory. The royal family's statement added to the publicity surrounding the book, which has already sparked debate and controversy.