Charles Spencer, Diana's brother, has announced plans to publish a memoir titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" on September 22, positioning it as his definitive account of his sister's life and the circumstances surrounding her 1997 death.
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, announced Tuesday that he has completed a memoir intended to set the record straight about his sister's life and legacy. The 62-year-old stated he was motivated to write the book following persistent media requests as the 30th anniversary of Diana's fatal car crash in Paris approaches in August.
Publisher Penguin Random House described the forthcoming work as marking the first time Spencer has provided an extended public account of his experiences with Diana and the tragic week of her death. The book, titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," will be released on September 22 in Britain and other countries, with translations planned in 12 languages. Spencer emphasized that many widely accepted narratives surrounding Diana contain inaccuracies, and he aims to counter these with his own recollections and perspective.
Spencer, who delivered an emotionally charged eulogy at Diana's Westminster Abbey funeral in 1997, described his sister as "a one-off, dynamic character, full of love, charisma and self-doubt." He indicated the memoir would appeal both to those who remember Diana during her lifetime and to younger generations unfamiliar with her. In recent years, Spencer has maintained connections with Diana's sons; Prince Harry, his wife Meghan, and their children reportedly visited Spencer's ancestral home at Althorp in July, including a visit to Diana's grave.
The announcement comes amid broader ongoing tensions within the royal family, with Prince William and Prince Harry reportedly no longer speaking. Diana's former husband is now King Charles III, married to Camilla, his former mistress.
