Princess Diana brother 'conspiring' with Prince Harry to destroy British royal family
Princess Diana brother 'conspiring' with Prince Harry to destroy British royal family
The commentary claiming Earl Spencer is "conspiring" with Prince Harry stems from outspoken broadcaster Dan Wootton, who posted the remarks on X following bombshell serializations from Charles Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana.
Reacting to excerpts serialized in the British press, Wootton wrote:
"The War of the Waleses Part 946. I don’t believe Earl Spencer for a single second. This book is being written to make money. Like uncle like nephew… He has been conspiring with Prince Harry to destroy the British Royal Family."
The Catalyst: Earl Spencer’s Claims
The Allegation: In excerpts from his memoir, Earl Spencer claimed that days after Diana’s fatal 1997 car crash, the then-Prince Charles angrily. The quote reflects the sharp backlash ignited whenever Charles Spencer publicly aligns with Prince Harry, reigniting long-standing tensions between the Spencer family and the royal establishment. Commentators frequently brand Earl Spencer’s ongoing support of Harry as an extension of the bitter 1990s battles between the Spencers and the House of Windsor.
The Source of Friction
Althorp as a Safe Haven: Charles Spencer provided Harry with accommodation at Althorp House during private UK visits—such as Lord Robert Fellowes’ memorial service—highlighting that Harry still possesses a secure, high-profile base in the UK independent of royal grace-and-favor residences.
Shared Media Hostility: Both the Earl and the Duke of Sussex share an intense personal grievance with the British tabloid press. Spencer has openly supported Harry’s ongoing legal battles against newspaper publishers, reinforcing the perception of a united front against institutions tied to the establishment.
Echoes of the 1997 Eulogy: Spencer’s 1997 funeral pledge that Diana’s "blood family" would protect her sons has resurfaced repeatedly. Critics claim his intervention today fuels division between Harry and Prince William, rather than helping mend the rift.
The Counter-Narrative
While critics describe their alliance as a deliberate effort to undermine the monarchy, allies argue the relationship is simply familial loyalty:
Maternal Continuity: With Harry estranged from King Charles III and the Prince of Wales, maintaining ties to his mother's side provides him with ancestral belonging and support.
Independent Agendas: There is no evidence of a structured "conspiracy" to bring down the crown. Charles Spencer remains a peer focused on preserving Althorp’s heritage and authoring historical biographies, while Harry’s operations are driven by commercial ventures and legal challenges based in California.
The friction underscores how Diana's legacy continues to serve as an active fault line between the Spencers and Buckingham Palace.
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