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Diana's Brother: Harry & Meghan Face Media Scrutiny Like Late Princess
20 Sep
Summary
- Prince Harry's uncle compared media treatment of couple to Diana's.
- He warned that relentless media scrutiny can be a 'cancerous influence'.
- The couple cited toxic media impact before leaving royal duties in 2020.
Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has stated that the media's current treatment of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan is comparable to the intense scrutiny Diana faced.
Spencer noted that articles targeting Diana or the royal couple can be "really, really unpleasant." He believes people should learn from Diana's example, suggesting that constant negative media attention can be a "cancerous influence" on individuals' lives.
Harry and Meghan have frequently spoken about the damaging effects of a "toxic media" environment, which they cited as a major reason for their decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States in 2020.
Spencer's comments come shortly after his book, which details accusations against King Charles regarding his reaction to Diana's death, was serialized. The palace responded by stating the King is mindful of how grief can affect memory and judgment.
