Earl Spencer likens press treatment of Harry and Meghan to Diana's ordeal
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Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, compared the British tabloids' treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the press harassment of his late sister in a BBC interview published on 20 September. He said the criticism of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'echoes' how Diana was 'really brought low' by the media, and called it a 'pity' that lessons had not been learned. Spencer urged people to 'learn from Diana's example', saying tabloid articles about Diana, Harry and Meghan 'can be really, really unpleasant'. He also suggested that a 'more understanding treatment' of a young Prince Harry after Diana's death might have led to 'a happier course ahead'. The remarks came amid a feud between Spencer and Buckingham Palace over his memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', in which he claims King Charles said 'we'll forget her soon enough' days after Diana's fatal 1997 car crash in Paris, and was 'giddily elated' at the news of her death, sounding 'like a lottery winner'. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he felt 'sorry' about the feud, noting families 'often have these quarrels'. Spencer insists he is 'telling the truth' about his allegations.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Earl Spencer says press treatment of the Sussexes ‘echoes’ Diana. The earl said Diana was ‘really brought low’ by the ‘criticism’ she received from the media.
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
Earl Spencer claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's treatment echoes what happened to Diana. Earl Spencer said his sister, Princess Diana, was 'brought low' by media criticism, and that it was a 'pity' to see 'echoes o…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Earl Spencer claims media treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan ‘echoes’ Diana
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South China Morning Post (outlet profile)
UK media is ‘cancerous’ to Harry and Meghan, Diana’s brother says. The media’s treatment of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan is on a par with that faced by his mother Diana, the late princess’s brother said in an int…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Diana's Brother Compares Media Treatment of Harry, Meghan to Late Princess' Ordeal
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GB News (outlet profile)
Earl Spencer issues stark warning over Harry and Meghan treatment: 'Learn from Diana's example'. Earl Spencer has urged others to "learn from Diana's example" in their treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The 62…
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GB News (outlet profile)
Mohamed Al-Fayed 'squeezed Diana's buttocks before making suggestive comment' while dating his son, claims Earl Spencer. Earl Spencer has claimed Mohamed Al-Fayed "squeezed" Princess Diana's buttocks in a disturbing exc…
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
Il fratello di Lady D.: “Harry e Meghan sono stati maltrattati dai media come la principessa Diana”. Charles Spencer in un’intervista alla Bbc: “Peccato che la lezione di quello che è successo a lei non sia stata appres…
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GB News (outlet profile)
Sir Ed Davey weighs in on King Charles and Earl Spencer feud: 'I feel sorry!'. Sir Ed Davey has said he feels "sorry" about the bitter feud playing out between King Charles and Earl Charles Spencer during the Liberal De…
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Corriere della Sera (outlet profile)
«Re Carlo? Un bambino viziato». Le nuove rivelazioni nel libro del fratello di Lady D, Charles Spencer: «Harry e Meghan trattati oggi dalla stampa come trattavano Diana». Il conte e il libro «Canto del cigno»: «Diana no…
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death. In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer talks with correspondent Mark Phillip…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Diana said Mohamed Al Fayed ‘squeezed’ her buttocks, Earl Spencer claims. A documentary exposing allegations of rape and sexual abuse against Al Fayed aired on the BBC two years ago
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Daily Express (outlet profile)
Earl Spencer wades into Harry and Meghan security row with 3-word verdict. Earl Spencer revealed his position during an interview with the BBC.
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InfoMoney (outlet profile)
Irmão de Diana compara forma como mídia trata Harry com tratamento à princesa. Diana morreu aos 36 anos em um acidente de carro em Paris, em 1997 The post Irmão de Diana compara forma como mídia trata Harry com tratamen…
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Charles Spencer compara “perseguição” a Harry e Meghan à de Diana. Em meio a crise com o Palácio de Buckingham por seu livro de memórias, irmão de Lady Di teceu críticas às coberturas de Harry e Meghan
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Más revelaciones del hermano de Diana sobre la frase que le atribuye a Carlos tras la muerte de la princesa: "Será rápidamente olvidada". El conde Charles Spencer, hermano de Lady Di, dijo en la BBC que los príncipes Wi…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Harry and Meghan need protection to avoid Diana’s ordeal, Earl Spencer says. Prince Diana’s brother compares the “really unpleasant” behaviour of the media towards the Sussexes to how his late sister was treated.
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Poll: Which Charles do you believe in the row over Princess Diana's funeral arrangements?. There has been a war of words between two Charleses in recent days amid a row over arrangements for Princess Diana's funeral. Wh…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Royal family news live: Sussexes should get security as ‘unpleasant’ press treatment echoes that of Diana, says Earl Spencer. Princess Diana’s brother has insisted he is ‘telling the truth’ about his bombshell allegatio…
Factual core
- Earl Spencer claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's treatment by the media echoes what happened to Princess Diana.
- Charles Spencer gave the interview to the BBC.