Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, has written a book about Princess Diana’s life and says it is his way of setting down his own memories as her 30th death anniversary approaches. He said the project came after he was inundated with interview requests and wanted to write down his thoughts once and for all.
The book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is due out next month. Spencer said he hoped it would interest people who still cherish Diana’s memory, while avoiding what he called the discomfort of reading other people’s opinions built on untruths that have become accepted over time.
Tom Bower on Charles Spencer
Tom Bower discussed Spencer’s decision in an interview with GB News and said he wanted to set his record straight and had “got a very special angle.” Bower also said Spencer was “furious with King Charles,” “doesn’t like William,” and is “very pro-Harry.”
Bower added that Spencer was “awfully unhappy about how his sister was treated, and he is a good writer.” He also said, “[Charles Spencer] has a story to tell,” contrasting that with the Duke of Sussex’s memoir Spare and saying, “Harry's book was filled with absolute untruths and fabrications.”
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister
Spencer’s statement points to a book built around his own account rather than a retelling assembled from other people’s versions. That makes the release period important for readers looking for a family voice on Diana, especially with the anniversary approaching and public interest in her life still active.
Next month’s release is the only confirmed publication step in the material available. The unresolved question is what specific first-hand details Spencer will choose to include, and whether the book will stay focused on memories or move into the family disputes Bower described.
The timing gives the book a narrow window for readers who want Spencer’s account before the anniversary passes. What he puts on the page will decide whether it reads as a personal remembrance, a rebuttal to older accounts, or both.
