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Piers Morgan Plans Lawsuit Over Spencer Memoir Claims

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Earl Charles Spencer released his memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” on Sept 22, 2026.
Spencer says King Charles III told him they would “forget her soon enough” about Diana’s funeral.
Buckingham Palace responded that the king’s grief may cloud his reason, judgment and memory.
Prince Harry and Prince William avoided reporters’ questions on the memoir at the WellChild Awards.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan said he will sue Spencer and his publishers over “demonstrable lies” in the book.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 Diana’s death sparked worldwide mourning and intensified scrutiny of the British monarchy, prompting the News of the World’s 1998 phone-hacking settlement of £1.5 million and tighter privacy laws. The 2026 memoir by her brother, Earl Charles Spencer, accusing King Charles III of dismissive remarks revives the long-standing tension between royal insiders and a hostile press.

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Story summary

Earl Charles Spencer released his memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” on Sept 22, 2026.
Spencer says King Charles III told him they would “forget her soon enough” about Diana’s funeral.
Buckingham Palace responded that the king’s grief may cloud his reason, judgment and memory.
Prince Harry and Prince William avoided reporters’ questions on the memoir at the WellChild Awards.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan said he will sue Spencer and his publishers over “demonstrable lies” in the book.

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