Princess Diana's brother makes "astonishing claims" against King Charles in new book

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The late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, is making astonishing claims related to his sister's death and King Charles' behavior at the time in a new book.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:48:11 UTC.

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