Earl Spencer says the media treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle echoes the criticism Princess Diana received. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Spencer argues that Diana was “brought low” by sustained coverage and says it is “a pity” to see similar patterns in the reporting about the Sussexes.
The reports consistently frame Spencer’s remarks as a comparison between Diana’s experience and the public scrutiny faced by Harry and Meghan, particularly in how criticism and commentary affect personal well-being. While all outlets attribute the core claim to Spencer, the coverage differs mainly in how much context they provide about his relationship to Diana and the specific tone of the media coverage, rather than disputing the underlying comparison.
Overall, the stories agree that Spencer is making a direct analogy between past and present treatment by the press, drawing attention to the impact he believes media criticism can have on members of the royal family. None of the sources presented here offer a competing interpretation of his claim.
