Seems it’s now Harry’s uncle - the Earl of Spencer - having his turn at a “tell all” book.

Diana died 29 years ago so I think it's rather late for this book to be considered cathartic.

I admired him for the way he spoke at her funeral but IMO this book is as you say FGT's more mud slinging.

His book A Very Private School about the abuse he suffered at his boarding school, was chilling.

Many more men came forward to say they had also been abused.

I’ve got his latest book, about Diana, on order from the library.

*Earl Spencer (no of).

He’s her brother, they were very close, next year is the 30th anniversary of her death.

If he wants to write about his much beloved sister then good for him, it’s not mandatory for anyone to buy it, or to read it.

I simply cannot see the point of being “outraged” and accusing this man of “mud-slinging” with zero evidence.

It’s a bit ironic for him to be passing comment on other people’s marriages when he has 3 failed marriages to his name! And a track record of treating his ex wives unkindly eg Victoria - “I’ve supported her through thick and thin and she’s definitely that” - really nasty.

His speech at Diana’s funeral was brilliant in its eloquence and totally hypocritical imo.

Cossy already snippets are out. He writes that “Charles said that she (Diana) would soon be forgotten”.

Mudslinging.

To be honest I really disliked his speech at Diana’s funeral, it was understandable given the emotion at the time, but it left the impression that it would be he alone who would bring up Diana’s sons, a travesty of what actually happened as, of course, they continued to be brought up by their father.

Who knows what actual input he had, given his own divorces and remarriages.

His speech at the funeral was dreadful; spiteful and divisive. With three broken marriages behind him he is in no position to criticise those of others.

easybee if you'd heard the applause from the many thousands outside the abbey that was then taken up by those inside, the speech went exactly as it was meant too!

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Cossy already snippets are out. He writes that “Charles said that she (Diana) would soon be forgotten”.

Mudslinging.

Oh! That’s slightly different.

I too remember his lovely wife Victoria, seemed such a lovely lady.

eazybee

His speech at the funeral was dreadful; spiteful and divisive. With three broken marriages behind him he is in no position to criticise those of others.

I cannot agree as his speech did reflect the feelings of many, he was clearly a much better brother than husband. I’m not causing others aspects of his character, but in terms of both his sister and his nephews, he clearly loved/loves them.

I admired his speech, others may not have

It can’t be for money, he’s wealthy

It could be.

I long ago stopped guessing at others' wealth. Ended up being wrong, far too often.

Plus wealthy people like to keep being, well, wealthy.

That may not be the reason in this case.
But I wouldnt rule it out.

His first wife was a heroin addict, and they weren’t divorced until 1997, the year Diana died, so it’s unjust to criticise his funeral speech on the basis that he was divorced then. I don’t think he remarried for several years after that.

Very very much doubt it’s for the money;

AI

Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, has an estimated net worth in the range of £150 million to £200 million.

(https://hub.stellantis.com/article/how-earl-spencer-s-2020-fortune-reveals-britain-s-aristocracy-s-hidden-wealth),

(https://www.nine.com.au/lifestyle/royals/princess-dianas-net-worth-a-breakdown-of-the-peoples-princesss-wealth-20200801-p5q78u.html)

Sources of Income

Althorp Estate: The cornerstone of his wealth is the historic Althorp Estate, a 12,000 to 13,500-acre property in Northants.
The estate generates revenue through agriculture, tourism, public summer exhibitions, and hosting.

Media and Broadcasting:
Income as an author, journalist, and broadcaster, including writing several historical books, public speaking, and podcast hosting. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wevr9R4jQA)

Investments and Real Estate: Diversified asset management, financial investments, and valuable holdings such as art and porcelain collections.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

To be honest I really disliked his speech at Diana’s funeral, it was understandable given the emotion at the time, but it left the impression that it would be he alone who would bring up Diana’s sons, a travesty of what actually happened as, of course, they continued to be brought up by their father.

Who knows what actual input he had, given his own divorces and remarriages.

It may not have been up to him what input he had.For instance, would he have been given paid security for the Princes if he had them?

When someone beloved dies in a tragic way, their nearest nearly always look for someone to blame - and from his point of view, and at that early stage when no-one really knew what happened other than the papparazzi chase, its totally understandable that he blamed the Royal family.

Casdon

His first wife was a heroin addict, and they weren’t divorced until 1997, the year Diana died, so it’s unjust to criticise his funeral speech on the basis that he was divorced then. I don’t think he remarried for several years after that.

Victoria Spencer has spoken openly about her addictions which began when she was a model.

She did not manage to totally overcome them until she and Spencer divorced so, obviously, he was no help to her during their marriage. She became a counsellor, helping others to overcome their addiction.

Spencer is a product of his childhood, as was his sister, not his fault but it seems he has not learnt anything from his traumatic childhood.

I don’t think it’s that straightforward though JenniRen, others will know more than I do about this, but I don’t think people who are addicts give up until they themselves determine to do it, whatever their relationships are like. I also think it must be very difficult for any partner of an addict.

easybee if you'd heard the applause from the many thousands outside the abbey that was then taken up by those inside, the speech went exactly as it was meant too! (sic)

I heard it and was disgusted. So many people with no idea how to behave at a funeral.

4 wives and his children dont speak to him, a nasty man who would not give Diana refuge. Another one trying to make money from Diana and I believe he arranged the Bashir interview

It’s deliberately provocative and attention-seeking.
The financial side of cashing in on Diana’s memory may or may not be the main one, but the notoriety is.
An unpleasant character I feel and hardly in a position to comment on marital fidelity.
I’m glad Buckingham Palace has decided to hit back for once and stand up to him.
( I suspect he’d never have dared try it on during the late Queen’s lifetime.)
I’d have loved to be a fly on the wall at any interchanges between Meghan and him. Competitive “empathy” and RF bashing?

GrannyGravy13

His book A Very Private School about the abuse he suffered at his boarding school, was chilling.

Many more men came forward to say they had also been abused.

I also know of at least one at the same school who assured me he definitely was not.

This book just stirs things up. I don’t think it is good for either William or Harry, particularly Harry who still seems to struggle with his mother’s death.

What an unpleasant man, his serial marrying says much about him.
I was shocked by his eulogy, there is a time and a place.
I didn’t know his children aren’t in contact but if true , is probably more about him than them.