Earl Spencer's unreleased book on sister Diana stolen in the Netherlands

Image source, PA Media By Vicky Wong Published 23 minutes ago Copies of Earl Spencer's unreleased book on his sister Diana, Princess of Wales, have been stolen from a truck in the Netherlands.

The BBC understands four copies of the Dutch language edition were taken from a truck while it was en route from the Dutch publisher's printers to their warehouse.

Dutch police said they were aware of the incident and have been approached for comment.

Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK and globally on Tuesday, and tells the story of Princess Diana's life from the Earl's perspective.

A source said the truck driver was taking a mandatory break in a car park and was sleeping in his cab at the time the books were stolen.

They added Dutch police are investigating. They did not say where the theft took place.