Charles Spencer's Memoir Swan Song Accuses King Charles of Relief at Diana's Death
On Tuesday, Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, published his memoir titled Swan Song in the UK and globally, with an Italian version called Canto del cigno released by Mondadori. In the book, Spencer shares his perspective on Diana's passing, claiming that King Charles displayed a "cheerful and euphoric" demeanor, possibly linked to his marriage to Camilla. He describes a telephone dispute regarding the funeral procession, where he opposed Princes William and Harry walking behind their mother's coffin, with Charles reportedly stating, "You can be sure, we will forget her in no time!" The monarchy responded, suggesting that grief can alter memories. Spencer, often referred to as "Diana's brother," seeks to offer a conclusive narrative ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027.
Fatti principali
- Charles Spencer's memoir Swan Song was released on Tuesday in the UK and worldwide.
- The book is published in Italian as Canto del cigno by Mondadori.
- Spencer accuses King Charles of reacting with relief to Diana's death, citing a 'cheerful and euphoric' tone.
- Spencer opposed Princes William and Harry, then 15 and 12, walking behind Diana's coffin at her funeral.
- The monarchy issued a rare formal response, stating grief can distort memories.
- Spencer helped convince Diana to give her 1995 BBC interview, later found to be obtained through deceit by Martin Bashir.
- Spencer says he wrote the book for posterity ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana's death in 2027.
- Piers Morgan is suing Spencer over a passage about gym photos, pledging damages to a King Charles foundation.
Entità
Artisti
- Charles Spencer
- Diana, Princess of Wales
- King Charles III
- Camilla, Queen Consort
- Prince William
- Prince Harry
- Prince Philip
- Meghan Markle
- Tina Brown
- Martin Bashir
- Piers Morgan
Istituzioni
- Mondadori
- Daily Mail
- BBC
- Daily Mirror
- The Guardian
- The Times
- New Statesman
Luoghi
- United Kingdom
- London
- Paris
- France
- Althorp
- Northamptonshire
- United States