Princess Diana's Brother To Reveal "Truth" In New Book
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, is publishing a new book titled 'Swan Song' to share his personal perspective on her life and death. He aims to correct perceived untruths as the 30th anniversary of her passing approaches.
Why it matters
The book offers a rare, intimate look at a global cultural icon and may influence public perception of the British royal family's history.
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, revealed Tuesday he has penned a book "to tell the truth" about his sister and her life as the 30th anniversary of her death looms.Spencer "tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death," Penguin Random House said in a statement, adding it marked "the first time that Earl Spencer has spoken openly and at length about his sister"."Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" will be published in Britain and other countries on September 22 and translated into 12 languages."With the 30th anniversary of Diana's tragic death on the skyline, I've been inundated yet again with requests for interviews about my sister," Spencer said."This has convinced me to write down my own thoughts and memories, once and for all," he said, adding many opinions were "based on untruths that have become accepted over time"."I want…
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