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Spencer Memoir Theft Prompts Dutch Police Investigation

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 9:57 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Dutch Police Investigate

Four copies of the Dutch-language edition of Spencer’s memoir were stolen from a transport truck in the Netherlands.
The driver was asleep in his cab during a mandatory break when the theft occurred.
Dutch police confirmed they are investigating the incident.
The Daily Mail was the first outlet to report the theft.
The memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” is set for worldwide release on Sept 22.

Summary

Earl Spencer Alleges

Earl Charles Spencer alleges King Charles said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death.
Spencer says Charles sounded giddily elated, like a lottery winner, upon hearing Diana’s death.
Buckingham Palace responded that the King’s grief may cloud his reason, judgment and memory.
The revelations have sparked a public “war of words” between the Spencer family and the royal household.

History

Historical Context

In June 1992 Andrew Morton’s authorised biography *Diana: Her True Story* was released by Michael O’Mara Books, revealing Princess Diana’s marital distress and prompting Buckingham Palace to deny any cooperation. The book’s controversy sparked a media battle that resurfaced in 2024 when a stolen Dutch memoir of Earl Spencer and his accusations against King Charles revived the long-standing royal-press clash.

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Dutch Police Investigate

Four copies of the Dutch-language edition of Spencer’s memoir were stolen from a transport truck in the Netherlands.
The driver was asleep in his cab during a mandatory break when the theft occurred.
Dutch police confirmed they are investigating the incident.
The Daily Mail was the first outlet to report the theft.
The memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” is set for worldwide release on Sept 22.

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