Spencer on Harry: 'An Englishman Wants to Live in England'

Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl, has publicly defended his nephew Prince Harry's decision to relocate his family back to England. During a conversation in New York City, Spencer shared that Harry and Meghan, along with their children, stayed with him and his wife, Cat, this past summer. He views Harry's desire to return to his homeland from California as a perfectly normal inclination for an Englishman.

Spencer also addressed his memoir, Swan Song, revealing he chose not to inform his family, including Prince William and Prince Harry, about the book until immediately before its public announcement. He explained this was to prevent family members from influencing the content, as he considered it his personal story. While he declined to share the specifics of his nephews' reactions, he assured the audience that their privacy was respected and that they appeared in the book solely as beneficiaries of their mother's love and as brave boys during their mother's funeral.

When asked about his promise to look out for his nephews, Spencer described himself as an "elderly uncle who's there if needed." He indicated that he is happy to help if approached but would not intrude. He also reflected on his sister, Princess Diana, suggesting she would have been happy if she had not married into the royal family and expressed a desire to laugh with her again.