Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, announces he will publish a new book about his late sister. Multiple outlets report that the book is set for release next month and that Spencer plans to include new material about Diana’s life.
Several reports say Spencer describes the book as “revealing” or featuring “revelations,” and that he intends to “tell the truth.” The articles also note the timing: the announcement comes ahead of the anniversary of Diana’s death on 31 August 1997, when she died in a car crash in Paris.
While outlets largely agree on the basic details—Spencer’s authorship, the book’s focus on Diana, the claim of added revelations, and the release window—they differ in emphasis. Some highlight the promise of previously untold information, while others focus on the announcement itself and the proximity to the death anniversary. Across coverage, the event is framed as Spencer sharing his perspective on Diana’s life through a new publication.