Diana Memoir Backlash
Television Presenter Kirstie Allsopp Criticizes Earl Spencer Ahead of Diana Memoir Release
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Allsopp made the comments while recuperating from a serious fall, saying she was “bed-bound & slightly grumpy” when she criticized Spencer.
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Allsopp also questioned Spencer’s personal circumstances, referring to his three divorces and arguing that without Diana’s marriage to the future King, it would have been harder for him to maintain Althorp because of the fame and fortune associated with having a famous sibling.
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The criticism came shortly after the Daily Mail published an allegedly damaging passage from Swan Song, adding to the publicity surrounding the memoir before its release.
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The Express portrayed Allsopp as a longtime friend of Queen Camilla and noted her family’s connections to Diana, providing personal context for her defense of the King and Queen.
Television presenter Kirstie Allsopp accused Earl Spencer of hypocrisy over his new memoir Swan Song, which revisits Diana's final years and death. Allsopp said Spencer was profiting from his sister's memory while attacking the King, despite pledging at Diana's funeral to protect her children. The criticism follows Spencer's defense of the book's controversial claims in a recent television interview.
Public reaction split sharply. Some accused Spencer of exploiting Diana, while others said he had the right to challenge palace-approved narratives and tell his family's account. Piers Morgan branded the book "vengeful" and "beyond parody" for its criticism of King Charles III. The memoir reached Amazon's best-seller chart within six days of its release.
Allsopp Hits Spencer's Credibility on Royal Promises
Allsopp questioned Spencer's right to attack the Royal Family. Express reported she noted Spencer's three divorces and argued that without Diana's marriage to the future King, he would have struggled to maintain Althorp estate because of the fame and fortune tied to having a famous sibling. She raised her criticism while recuperating from a serious fall, joking she was "bed-bound & slightly grumpy."
Spencer Defends Book's Claims About the Royal Family
Earl Spencer stood firm in recent interviews, defending Swan Song's controversial claims and insisting he was telling the truth. The Irish Star reported that critics, including Piers Morgan, attacked the book for being a settling of old scores with royals. The memoir includes explosive claims about King Charles's handling of Diana's legacy, adding fuel to the public debate.
Book Sales Surge Amid Royal Family Backlash
Swan Song climbed Amazon's best-seller chart within six days of release, driven partly by damaging passages published in the Daily Mail. Yahoo reported the memoir is likely to be one of the most significant royal books in recent memory. The publicity surrounding pre-release claims and counter-claims has kept the book in headlines and boosted its commercial profile.
Commentators Accuse Spencer of Cashing In on Diana
Other critics echoed Allsopp's concerns about Spencer profiting from his sister's death. Kinsey Schofield criticized Spencer on TalkTV for making "millions of dollars" from Diana's legacy. The Australian reported that many Britons sided with the King over Spencer's account, viewing the memoir as opportunistic rather than a genuine historical record of family affairs.
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