Charles Spencer‘s memoir about Princess Diana has sparked fresh controversy within the Royal Family. Royal author Phil Dampier has questioned why Spencer chose to revisit the events surrounding his sister’s death now. Dampier has suggested that money and what he called “cold-hearted revenge” may have influenced Spencer’s decision to publish “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.”
Expert claims Charles Spencer had two reasons for writing Diana memoir
Spencer’s memoir has already made headlines with several major claims about the Royal Family and the events surrounding Diana’s death in 1997. The book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” is set to be published soon. It looks back at Spencer’s memories of his sister, her marriage to Charles, and what happened after her fatal car crash in Paris. The book’s claims have prompted Buckingham Palace to respond, sparking fresh tension nearly three decades after Diana’s death.
Royal author Phil Dampier has questioned the memoir’s timing. While he acknowledged that parts of Spencer’s account may be true, Dampier said the Earl should be more open about what motivated him to revisit the events now.
Speaking to The Sun, Dampier said: “Whether it’s true or not, and I’m sure there’s a lot in his book that is true… you have to ask, why is he raking this all up now?” He pointed out that the book is coming out ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death.
Dampier claimed the memoir could be driven partly by financial reasons and partly by Spencer’s long-running tensions with King Charles. “You have to be forced to the conclusion that it can only be for two reasons, and that is one, money and revenge,” he said.
The royal author also mentioned Spencer’s personal life, including his four marriages and children, and suggested that money could be a factor. However, he said Spencer should be more open if money influenced his decision. Dampier then discussed the Earl’s relationship with Charles and described the alleged motivation as “a sort of cold-hearted revenge.”
