Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death

Charles Spencer's new memoir on Princess Diana triggers intense royal controversy and a threatened lawsuit from Piers Morgan.

Charles Spencer has sparked widespread media attention following the release of his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which includes claims about the royal family's handling of Princess Diana's death and Prince Harry's grief. Amid these revelations, the author issued an apology regarding an error in the book, though journalist Piers Morgan confirmed he will still pursue legal action. Furthermore, Spencer disclosed that he kept the memoir's contents secret from Prince William and Prince Harry prior to publication.

• Charles Spencer claimed that King Charles III shrugged off Princess Diana's death when it occurred.
• Piers Morgan stated he will proceed with a lawsuit against Charles Spencer despite an apology over a factual error in the memoir.
• Charles Spencer revealed a previously unknown confession made by Princess Diana concerning Mohamed Al Fayed.
• The author asserted that Prince Harry was supportive and completely fine with the controversial publication.

Written before 2 later updates from the outlets covering this story.

Timeline

1. Sep 18Charles Spencer defended the claims made in his upcoming book during early media coverage.
2. Sep 20Extended broadcast interviews aired detailing the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death.
3. Sep 21Further details emerged regarding a confession from Princess Diana and King Charles III's reaction.
4. Sep 22Piers Morgan announced legal action against Charles Spencer following an author apology over a book error.
5. Sep 23Charles Spencer confirmed the timeline of when Prince William and Prince Harry learned about the memoir.

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Covered by 4 outlets

• Daily ExpressPrince Harry ‘of course’ knew about Earl Spencer’s bombshell book, royal expert fumes5d ago · open ↗
• RTÉMorgan to sue as Spencer apologises over Diana book error1w ago · open ↗
• CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother reveals staggering details from after her death1w ago · open ↗
• NBC NewsPrincess Diana's brother defends bombshell new book claims1w ago · open ↗

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