Charles Spencer is again drawing attention to his bond with Princess Diana, this time through fresh discussion around his memoir and his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister". According to Hello Magazine, the Earl reflected on childhood memories, Diana’s support after their mother left the family home, and the role he felt he had to play once her life changed in the royal spotlight. The accounts paint a picture of a protective sibling relationship shaped by grief, upheaval, and the pressures that came with Diana’s rising public profile.
Charles Spencer Recalls Diana Comforting Him
In comments first shared ahead of his 2024 memoir A Very Private School, Charles spoke about how Diana tried to care for him during a painful period in their childhood. "Diana looked after me because she was nearly three years older than me. She said that the worst part was hearing me cry down the hall because she was terrified of the dark and couldn’t come to me," said Charles according to Hello Magazine. The memory adds a personal layer to public understanding of the late princess, showing her as an older sister trying to help while dealing with fears of her own.
Earl Spencer Describes His Duty as Diana’s Brother
Charles also reflected on the shift in Diana’s world after her relationship with the then Prince Charles placed her at the center of intense attention. He said he quickly understood that his role was to stay steady and honest with her, even when others were not. He recalled attending a private dinner and noticing how people behaved around her, which strengthened his view that he needed to remain direct. That sense of duty, he explained, came from their shared upbringing and from a wish to keep a familiar, grounded connection in her life.
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister Revisits Royal Tensions
The Earl’s latest book has also drawn notice for its account of the period surrounding Diana’s death. In one excerpt, he described a phone call with King Charles and wrote that the then prince expressed deep frustration about public reaction to Diana’s death. Charles Spencer quoted him as saying, "Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough!" The claim is one of several difficult passages in the book, which revisits the aftermath of 1997 and the strained emotions that surrounded the royal family during that moment.
Charles Spencer Shares His View of Diana’s Final Aftermath
Elsewhere in the book, Charles Spencer wrote that the future king "sounded giddily elated – like a lottery winner" when informing him of Diana’s death, as reported by Hello Magazine. He also wrote that William and Harry had already been told about their mother at Balmoral. The Earl went on to reflect on what he believed may have shaped that response, linking it to the long and painful breakdown of Charles and Diana’s marriage. Together, these passages show how strongly he still feels about his sister’s treatment, both in life and after her death.
