Charles Spencer Shares Why He Refused Princess Diana’s Post-Divorce Request

Charles Spencer has clarified that he denied Princess Diana's request to live in the Garden House at Althorp after her divorce due to security concerns. He explained that local police could not guarantee the safety of Princes William and Harry at that location.
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The revelation provides context to a long-standing narrative regarding the relationship between the Spencer family and the late Princess of Wales.
Photo Entertainment via Getty Images Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Charles Spencer recently revealed why he turned down Princess Diana's request for the Garden House on the Althorp estate after her divorce from Prince Charles. Spencer cited security concerns as the main reason for denying Diana's request, stating that local police could not guarantee the safety of her sons, William and Harry, at the Garden House. Spencer's new book, which includes explosive claims about King Charles, has sparked controversy among royal fans and led to a denial from the Palace regarding one of the allegations made. See more Charles Spencer recently opened up about his one regret regarding Princess Diana's request after her divorce from King Charles.
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