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Diana, the former Princess of Wales, was killed on August 31, 1997, in a Paris car crash. She was the first wife of Charles III and mother of Princes William and Harry
Britain’s Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their sons, William and Harry (Photo by POOL/AFP)
Nearly three decades after the tragic death of Princess Diana, her brother Charles Spencer said Tuesday that he had written a book to “tell the truth” about his sister and her life. His comments came as the 30th death anniversary of the late princess approaches.
Diana, the former Princess of Wales, was killed on August 31, 1997, in a Paris car crash. A member of the British royal family, she was the first wife of Charles III and mother of Princes William and Harry.
In a statement carried by Penguin Random House, Spencer said: “With the 30th anniversary of Diana’s tragic death on the skyline, I’ve been inundated yet again with requests for interviews about my sister. This has convinced me to write down my own thoughts and memories, once and for all, rather than having the discomfort of again reading the opinions of others, many of which are based on untruths that have become accepted over time”.
“Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” will be published in the United Kingdom and other countries on September 22 and translated into 12 languages.
‘From Her Brother’s Perspective’
Earl Spencer said that he had penned the book to “tell the truth” about Diana from “her brother’s perspective”, while detailing reasons behind writing the the same.
“The aim of this book is to tell the truth about Diana from her brother’s perspective, just as I attempted to do when speaking at her funeral. As with my eulogy, I want to speak on Diana’s behalf and do so in an openly positive way”.
After Diana’s death, Spencer had delivered an emotional eulogy at her funeral in Westminster Abbey, London, vowing to look after her sons, Princes William and Harry.
He expressed hope that the book would fascinate those who “still cherish” Diana’s memory. “And I would be delighted if those too young to remember her in her heyday feel – after reading this – that they ‘get’ who she really was”.
To this date, the late princess remains an iconic figure, due to her widespread popularity and glamour.
Daniel Bunyard, publishing director at Penguin Random House, said: “While these pages contain many revelations that will draw considerable attention, readers will find, for the first time, but also for all time, a fitting tribute to the beloved woman who was Princess Diana.”
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Ask News18Charles Spencer’s new book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” will tell the story of his life with Diana and the week of her death, aiming to present the truth about her from his perspective. He intends to share his own thoughts and memories to counter “untruths that have become accepted over time”.
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