New book by Princess Diana's brother accuses King Charles III

A new biography released on Tuesday by Charles Spencer, the late Princess Diana’s brother, has reignited scrutiny of the British royal family. The book, titled The Prince: A Life of Charles, presents a series of allegations against King Charles III, focusing on his conduct during his marriage to Diana and his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles. France 24’s London correspondent Benedicte Paviot reported that Spencer draws on personal letters, interviews with close acquaintances and previously unpublished documents to argue that Charles was indifferent to Diana’s emotional distress and actively facilitated a media campaign that contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.

The publication arrives more than two decades after Diana’s death in 1997 and follows a series of memoirs and exposés that have gradually peeled back the private workings of the monarchy. Spencer’s claims echo earlier criticisms leveled at the palace, but his familial connection and access to private material have amplified the book’s impact, prompting headlines worldwide and renewed debate over the transparency of the royal institution. The palace has not issued an official comment, and legal experts note that the allegations could prompt further inquiries or civil actions if substantiated.

While the book’s release has opened fresh wounds within the royal family, it also underscores the enduring public fascination with Diana’s legacy and the ongoing reassessment of Charles III’s reign. Observers anticipate that the revelations may influence both public perception and internal dynamics of the monarchy as it navigates its modern role.