Spencer defends book, accuses palace

Earl Spencer defended his new book about Princess Diana in a live TV interview, saying the palace tried to "gaslight" him, while Piers Morgan demanded its withdrawal and threatened suit.

by Gerry Hassan

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Gerry Hassan

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One of the worst consequences of the Charles Spencer book is that Piers Morgan is on all the airwaves talking about his favourite subject: the importance of Piers Morgan.

September 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM

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