Charles Spencer's memoir about his sister Diana has sparked another debate in Britain about how the monarchy functions, the role of the tabloid media and the author's personal responsibility. According to the latest interviews, the book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is not only a remembrance of the Princess of Wales but also a broader look at the aristocratic world and the British royal family. Tagesspiegel ↗
In it, Spencer criticizes both the tabloid press and representatives of the monarchy. At the same time, he faces questions about his own life and past. His descriptions of his relationship with the then Prince Charles, and his claims about Charles's attitude to the succession, drew particular attention. Spencer said that after the death of his father, Charles responded to his grief with the words: "You're so lucky!" The remark was meant to refer to Spencer's inheritance, whereas Charles, as heir to the throne, was still waiting for his own. Welt ↗
The earl also defends his decision to publish sensitive claims. He described his writing as a duty of someone who was a "witness to history". Describing a telephone call after Diana's death, he said he sensed a lightness in Charles's voice. According to Spencer, similar media treatment later affected Harry and Meghan as well. BBC News ↗
According to his uncle, Harry is "completely fine" with the publication of the memoir. Once published, the book is expected to further widen the debate about Diana's legacy, relationships within the royal family and the influence of the media on its members. RTE News ↗
Spencer's Memoir About Diana Sparks Debate Over the Monarchy and the Media
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Harry 'completely fine' with Diana memoir, says Spencer
RTE News
| 07:55 22.09.
Charles Spencer sorgt mit Buch über seine Schwester Diana für helle Aufregung
Der Standard
| 10:00 24.09.
Britische Royals: Abrechnung unter Aristokraten: Charles Spencers Diana-Buch
Tagesspiegel
| 11:24 22.09.
Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King
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| 17:03 20.09.
„Bei diesen Worten stampfte er mit dem Fuß“ – Dianas Bruder verrät Charles’ Verlangen nach der Krone
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