Charles Spencer's book, Swan Song, was anticipated to rile up the royal family, but the author may not have expected to be dealing with legal threats so early on with the release of the book. The memoir had only hit the shelves when Spencer was called out for having "inaccuracies" in his book by Piers Morgan. Many have urged the presenter to not have mercy on the Earl. Spencer had also claimed that the then-Prince Charles had said to him that Diana would be "forgotten soon enough" inspiring him to write the fiery eulogy which is memorable even three decades later.
An old clip of royal correspondent James Whitaker, regarded as the doyen of the royal reporting pack during the Princess Diana era, has emerged which somehow corroborates the details mentioned in Spencer's book. The journalist had shared that there was a "sigh of relief among the royals" when she passed, though he did mention that the accident was "too horrendous" and they did not wish for that to happen.
"[Diana] had her own court, which was becoming more and more powerful. Really, she was taking on the royal family." Users online noted that this checks out Spencer's claims. "Earl Spencer never told a lie. Prince Harry and Meghan never told a lie. Their accounts of events are verifiable with so many facts available in the public if you pay close attention." These pieces of evidence further strengthen the claims made in the book.
The ongoing discussions and surfacing archives have added significant momentum to the public debate surrounding the memoir. While the legal challenges loom, supporters continue to rally behind the author, arguing that historical records validate the controversial assertions made within the pages.