Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, writes that Prince Harry experienced a “lack of obvious care” after Diana died and after her funeral. In excerpts shared ahead of his forthcoming book, Spencer says Harry was allowed to “spin out of control” and that he needed support during the period following his mother’s death.

Spencer also argues that Harry’s needs were not fully met, describing the absence of Diana and what he characterizes as a denial of the comfort he associates with her. The reporting focuses on Spencer’s views on how events and decisions around that time affected Harry. Different outlets emphasize different phrasing, but both cite Spencer’s central claims that Harry did not receive sufficient care and that this contributed to later difficulties.