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Diana's Brother: I'm On Both My Nephews' Sides
23 Sep
Summary
- Charles Spencer supports both Prince Harry and Prince William.
- Spencer hopes for resolution in the brothers' ongoing rift.
- Spencer's new book alleges Charles sounded elated after Diana's death.
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has publicly declared his support for both his nephews, Princes William and Harry, amid their ongoing estrangement. He stated that he is "on my deceased sister's sons' side, both of them" and would be there for either prince if they needed him.
Spencer hopes that the brothers' strained relationship will one day be resolved. However, he acknowledged not knowing all the details of their private disputes, feeling it would be intrusive to get more involved. He believes his sister would want her sons to be happy together.
Spencer's comments coincide with the release of his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Early excerpts have generated attention, including a claim that the then-Prince Charles sounded "giddily elated" in a phone call hours after Diana's death in August 1997.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the book, suggesting that grief can affect memory. Spencer, however, has defended his recollection of the conversation with Charles, stating he spoke to others about it at the time due to its shocking nature.
