Charles Spencer on the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death

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In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer talks about his attempt to set down what he calls the definitive story of Princess Diana.

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  • In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer talks about his attempt to set down what he calls the definitive story of Princess Diana.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:06:19 UTC.

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  1. Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death

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