Earl Spencer to publish story of his sister, Princess Diana

What the report says

Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, is preparing to publish a new book about her life from his own perspective, according to Nile Post’s report based on a BBC item. The memoir, titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is scheduled for release in the UK next month, with publication listed for 22 September by Penguin Michael Joseph, part of Penguin Random House.

The report says Spencer wants to present what he sees as a positive account of Diana and to challenge what he described as repeated inaccuracies that have built up over time. He said the book is intended to tell the truth about his sister and help readers understand who she really was. The publisher also framed the book as a tribute to Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997 at the age of 36.

The timing of the release comes as interest grows ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death. The report notes that Spencer had again been asked for interviews about his sister, which contributed to his decision to write down his memories. The article also recalls his 1997 funeral eulogy at Westminster Abbey, where he defended Diana’s legacy and criticised the media attention surrounding her life.

More broadly, the book is likely to attract attention because Diana remains a highly significant public figure in Britain and beyond, and because any account from a close family member can shape how her story is remembered.