Prince Harry's silence on uncle's bombshell memoir branded an 'act of war'
Prince Harry's silence on uncle's bombshell memoir branded an 'act of war'
Aditi Rane, Chiara Fiorillo Fri, September 25, 2026 at 9:41 AM UTC
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Prince Harry is yet to speak out (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry's lack of response to controversial allegations in his uncle Earl Spencer's latest book has been described as an "act of war" against the royal family by commentator Mark Dolan.
Dolan suggested Prince William is "absolutely furious" regarding Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, a memoir by Charles Spencer that revisits his sister Diana, Princess of Wales' death and includes multiple allegations about King Charles.
During an appearance on the Daily Expresso podcast, Dolan emphasized the significance of Harry's public silence on the book. It comes as Diana's brother said he has "no regrets" regarding allegations he made about the monarch and the royal family.
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"Harry, on the other hand, deafening in his silence," Dolan stated. "And I've got to tell you that Harry's silence in regard to this book is an act of war."
Dolan continued by suggesting that William responded with anger to Spencer's allegations and stands solidly behind his father.
Princess Diana passed away in August 1997 (Image: Getty)
"So my royal sources tell me that William is absolutely furious about the book, that he doesn't have a good relationship with his uncle, and he's firmly on his father's side," he stated.
Dolan further suggested the Prince of Wales was "disgusted" by what appears in the memoir.
William has made no public statement confirming this reported reaction, and the assertions regarding his private opinions have not been independently verified.
The dispute revolves around allegations Earl Spencer made concerning events around Diana's death in Paris in 1997 and what followed.
Among the assertions attributed to Spencer is an account of a heated telephone dispute with Charles over whether the young William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin during her funeral procession.
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Spencer alleges that Charles became enraged during the conversation and said, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough."
He further claims Charles sounded "giddily elated - like a lottery winner" when informing him of Diana's death.
Spencer has stated his belief that Diana's death provided Charles with the opportunity to marry Camilla Parker Bowles.
Earl Spencer with his nephews, Harry and William (Image: WPA Pool, Getty Images)
It should be noted that these allegations represent solely Spencer's account and interpretation of events, and have not been independently verified as fact.
Dolan contended that Harry's failure to publicly challenge the allegations could be viewed as an endorsement of the book.
"The book contains these allegations, and Harry says nothing. You can only interpret, therefore, that he supports the content of the book," he said. "It means that he supports an attack on his father, a man that he's trying to build bridges with."
It is important to note that Harry has not publicly declared support for the allegations, and his silence alone should not be regarded as confirmation of their validity.
The claims emerge amid sustained public scrutiny surrounding the relationships between Harry, William, and their father, following years of extensively publicized tensions involving the Sussexes and the broader Royal Family.
Spencer's memoir is anticipated to refocus public interest on Diana's later years and the events leading to her death, nearly three decades following the fatal car accident in Paris that claimed her life.
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is published by Penguin Michael Joseph in hardback on September 22, priced at £28 ($37). It is also available as an ebook and audiobook.
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