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Earl Spencer’s Diana memoir alleges Charles misconduct, Al Fayed groping

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Spencer Releases Allegations

British Earl Spencer released a memoir alleging Diana said Mohamed Al Fayed squeezed her buttocks.
Spencer also claimed Diana disliked Al Fayed and removed Dodi Fayed’s name from his draft eulogy.
The palace responded that fraternal grief can cloud reason, pushing back on Spencer’s accusations.
Spencer’s memoir further alleges King Charles behaved inappropriately toward Diana before and after her death.

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Spencer Talks Memoir

Earl Spencer says his memoir advance could reach £1 million and profit was not his motive.
David Dimbleby called Spencer “a curious fellow” and questioned his role in the 1995 Bashir scandal.
Spencer likened the palace’s statement to Queen Elizabeth’s “recollections may vary” remark about Harry and Meghan.
The memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister will be released worldwide on 22 September.

History

Historical Context

The BBC’s Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales aired on 20 November 1995, drawing nearly 23 million UK viewers and prompting the royal family to confront the marriage breakdown. In 2020 the BBC’s director-general Tim Davie apologized to Earl Spencer for the forged documents used to secure that interview. Spencer’s 2024 memoir “Swan Song” revives those accusations, underscoring a recurring pattern of royal disclosures shaping public trust.

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Spencer Releases Allegations

British Earl Spencer released a memoir alleging Diana said Mohamed Al Fayed squeezed her buttocks.
Spencer also claimed Diana disliked Al Fayed and removed Dodi Fayed’s name from his draft eulogy.
The palace responded that fraternal grief can cloud reason, pushing back on Spencer’s accusations.
Spencer’s memoir further alleges King Charles behaved inappropriately toward Diana before and after her death.

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