Diana’s brother says he is an ‘eyewitness to history’ in his memoir. But is he a reliable narrator?
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Earl Spencer's memoir claiming firsthand account of Princess Diana's legacy faces scrutiny over accuracy and authenticity. Critics question whether factual inconsistencies and disputed details about his relationship with his sister undermine his credibility as a historical witness. The book's commercial motivations raise broader debates about family narratives and historical responsibility in celebrity memoirs.
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Diana’s brother says he is an ‘eyewitness to history’ in his memoir. But is he a reliable narrator?
Factual errors are only part of the reason critics are lashing his book as a cash grab. The true state of Earl Spencer’s relationship with his sister at the time of her death is another.
