Coverage dated September 20, 2026 to September 22, 2026

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

Charles Spencer alleges that he argued with the then-Prince Charles over palace plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind their mother’s coffin during her 1997 funeral procession.

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  1. King Charles accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Princess Diana’s brother in dispute over book claims

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  2. Newest

    New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

    Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ·

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  1. NBC News

    King Charles accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Princess Diana’s brother in dispute over book claims (opens NBC News)

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    Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, has accused King Charles of “gaslighting” him after Buckingham Palace pushed back at his claims about the monarch’s conduct.

  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A man holds a copy of the new book by Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, entitled “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” outside a bookshop in central London, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    New book by Princess Diana's brother sparks clash with King Charles III (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

  4. The Oregonian

    Princess Diana's brother just accused King Charles III of gaslighting him over shocking claims in his new book (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, pushed back on the crown's reaction to his new book

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