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  "id": 9104912,
  "title": "Princess Diana's brother, eyewitness to history, sparks royal ruckus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/princess-dianas-brother-eyewitness-to-history-sparks-royal-ruckus-9104912",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T07:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260922/princess-dianas-brother-eyewitness-to-history-sparks-royal-ruckus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON — Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, has published a new book that delves into his sister's life and her contentious marriage to the current King Charles. Titled \"Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,\" the book is set to hit shelves on Tuesday and provides a fresh perspective on a painful chapter in the royal family's history.\n\nIn the book's preview, Spencer alleges that Charles was \"giddily elated\" following Diana's tragic death in 1997, reigniting a difficult period for the monarchy. At 62, the author claims his work is a duty owed to history, but his account has been met with strong opposition from Buckingham Palace. The palace stated that the author's perspective could be clouded by grief, potentially distorting his recollection of events.\n\nBorn into a British aristocratic family, Charles Spencer has long been immersed in royal circles. As a godson to Queen Elizabeth, he is intimately connected to the monarchy. His previous bestsellers, \"Killers of the King\" and \"To Catch a King,\" explored 17th-century events, suggesting a pattern of delving into historical royal matters.",
  "summary": "LONDON — Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, is no stranger to writing books about British kings. His previous bestsellers include \"Killers of the King\" and \"To Catch a King\" and, while those two works focused on the 17th century, some might say his latest book is along the same lines. \"Swan Song: Diana, My Sister\" will be published on Tuesday, and is his take on his sister's…",
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