Bonus: Earl Spencer, King Charles and the battle for Diana's legacy
The Story25 Sep

Bonus: Earl Spencer, King Charles and the battle for Diana's legacy

Did King Charles really tell Earl Spencer that Diana would soon be forgotten? In his new memoir, Swan Song, Diana’s brother makes a series of explosive claims about the King’s behaviour following her death — prompting a swift and unusually personal response from Buckingham Palace.


Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by Andrew Morton, author of Diana: Her True Story, to examine Spencer’s disputed account and ask whether the Palace scored a “colossal own goal” by responding. He also reveals where Spencer’s version conflicts with Diana's own account, and explains why he believes the memoir is an attempt to take control of her story ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death.


They also discuss William’s reported “multigenerational fury”, Harry’s relationship with the Spencer family and whether the book honours Earl Spencer’s pledge to protect Diana’s sons — or risks them reliving their grief.


Who should have the final say over Diana’s story? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk


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Read more: Hypocrite Spencer is peddling Diana's privacy, say King's allies

Further listening: Catherine, Meghan, Camilla, Diana — the price of marrying a prince

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Video Producer: Eve Chadbourn

Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia

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