Earl Spencer releases *Swan Song, Diana, my sister*, a new work focused on his sister, Princess Diana, and reflecting on events surrounding her death and funeral.
Multiple outlets report that Spencer discusses a gesture attributed to Queen Elizabeth II that he says he rejected or did not accept. The coverage frames the publication as Spencer’s “blunt” or “bombshell” account, emphasizing his personal perspective on what happened and how he felt at the time.
While the outlets agree on the core points—that Spencer has published the book and that it includes discussion of a Queen Elizabeth gesture connected to Diana’s funeral—each characterizes Spencer’s remarks in different terms. One source foregrounds the “blunt response” aspect, while another highlights the alleged “rejection” of the gesture, but both position the book as Spencer’s telling of Diana’s life and the circumstances around her funeral.
