Charles Spencer discusses Princess Diana's life choices in recent interview

Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, expressed that he believes his sister would have been 'happy' if she had not married King Charles III. This statement was made during an interview with Tina Brown at St. Peter’s Chelsea in New York City on September 26, 2026, as reported by People. In the discussion about his new book, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' Spencer noted the challenges faced by individuals marrying into the royal family, stating, 'I think there are certain people who find it very difficult to be inside of it. I think if you grow up in a royal family, it’s a lot easier than marrying into it.' He further commented on the difficulties faced by those who marry into the royal family, indicating that it involves a specific way of thinking. Charles and Diana began their relationship as family friends in 1977, became romantically involved in 1980, and were married in 1981. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, before their marriage deteriorated in the mid-1980s due to Charles’ relationship with Queen Camilla. They separated in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 1996. Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. In his book, Spencer makes several claims, including that Charles reacted to Diana's death with comments that Spencer describes as insensitive. The palace responded to these claims, suggesting that grief can affect memory and judgment. Spencer has defended his statements, asserting to the BBC that he is 'telling the truth' about Charles’ remarks. Additionally, it has been reported that Prince Harry is working on a documentary about his mother for the 30th anniversary of her death and is considering involving Spencer in the project.