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‘Swan Song’ bombshells: Diana’s doubts and secrets in her brother Charles Spencer’s memoir

Charles Spencer’s memoir contains a series of allegations about his sister, Princess Diana’s, former marriage to Britain’s King Charles and the aftermath of her death.

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Charles Spencer’s memoir on Princess Diana goes on sale after claims about King Charles and the 1997 funeral prompt a rare, sharp response from Buckingham Palace.

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Publication of Charles Spencer's memoir 'Swan Song'

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Charles Spencer's memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' has been published and gone on sale, renewing a public dispute with Buckingham Palace over its claims about King Charles's conduct after Diana's death; the Palace has rejected the allegations while Spencer has stood by them.

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Charles Spencer's memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' has been published and gone on sale.

In this event The 'monstrous' comment Earl Spencer claims King made in phone call after Diana crash Earlier coverage
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New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions

Charles Spencer’s memoir on Princess Diana goes on sale after claims about King Charles and the 1997 funeral prompt a rare, sharp response from Buckingham Palace.

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‘Swan Song’ bombshells: Diana’s doubts and secrets in her brother Charles Spencer’s memoir

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Book Review: “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” by Charles SpencerNYTimes – World
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Book Review: “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” by Charles Spencer

“Swan Song,” Charles Spencer’s memoir of Lady Diana, is full of love and vengeance.

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Takeaways From Charles Spencer’s Memoir, “Swan Song,” About Princess DianaNYTimes – World
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Takeaways From Charles Spencer’s Memoir, “Swan Song,” About Princess Diana

Nearly 30 years after Princess Diana died, her brother has written a book about her life, her marriage to Prince Charles and the suffering she endured at the hands of the tabloid press.

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