New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions

Loading the video No Comment Video. New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/09/2026 - 18:50 GMT+2 Charles Spencer’s memoir on Princess Diana goes on sale after claims about King Charles and the 1997 funeral prompt a rare, sharp response from Buckingham Palace. Charles Spencer’s new book about his late sister, Princess Diana, goes on sale after searing extracts prompted a rare and sharp rebuttal from King Charles III. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister’, Spencer says he wants to speak on Diana’s behalf and correct untruths that have become accepted over time. The memoir alleges rows with the then-Prince Charles over the 1997 funeral and accuses him of contempt for his ex-wife. Spencer claims he argued with Charles over palace plans for Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12, to walk behind their mother’s coffin. He says the then-Prince Charles “went ballistic” and told him: “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.” He also says Charles sounded “elated” after Diana’s death in a Paris car crash at 36. Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly worded statement, saying grief can cloud reason and colour memory. United Kingdom London Books Diana, Princess of Wales memories Top stories Now playing Next New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions Now playing Next Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan Now playing Next Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next “They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani Now playing Next US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban Now playing Next Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show Now playing Next Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Now playing Next EU issues nearly 4 million first residence permits, a record high Now playing Next Minister: Most underage migrants who entered Ceuta won't be returned Now playing Next Fake passport images claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as homeland Now playing Next Climate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, says Greek expert Now playing Next Rethinking Waste: The journey towards a circular economy Now playing Next Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life No Comment Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night No Comment Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade No Comment Tightrope walker crosses 400 metres between Europe’s highest slag heaps Art A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture Europe News EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and US Europe News Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump at UN Business 'Made in Europe' battery rules could add €2,100 to electric car prices, report says Europe News France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' Turkey At least 11 wounded in shooting outside Turkey school, suspect detained Europe Today Ukraine opposes political delistings from EU Russia sanctions, deputy PM says Europe Today Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says ADVERTISEMENT Yemen G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia Europe Today Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions Europe in Motion When should you fly the nest? Here are the Europeans living longest with their parents Russia Russians abroad voted eight to one against Putin's party, defying official results World News Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on Canada Economy Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? USA All major US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban Russia Putin's party wins record Duma majority in Kremlin-controlled elections as EU vows sanctions ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT