Spencer Memoir Sparks Royal Dispute, Puts Harry in Difficult Position

The upcoming publication of Earl Spencer's memoir, "Swan Song Diana, My Sister," has ignited a public dispute with Buckingham Palace and placed Prince Harry in a difficult position between his uncle and his father, King Charles. The book, set for release on September 22, includes Spencer's account of a phone call with King Charles following Princess Diana's death in 1997, in which the then-Prince allegedly said, "Rest assured... we'll forget her soon enough," and sounded "giddily elated." Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuttal, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise," without directly commenting on the specific allegations. Spencer has stood by his account, telling the BBC that he shared his recollection with friends and family at the time because the remark was "so monstrous." The controversy has drawn Prince Harry into the center of the dispute. Royal author Chris Riches suggested that Harry must now choose between mediating between his father and uncle or taking his father's side, as staying silent is not an option.