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Princess Diana’s brother says ‘she will never be extinguished’

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Princess Diana’s brother says ‘she will never be extinguished’. (2026, September 30). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7363562?cmp=rss

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Charles Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, spoke on CBC Radio's The Current to discuss his new book that delves into his sister's life and the events following her death in 1997. Buckingham Palace reportedly disapproves of the publication, which includes personal insights about Diana’s character and the fraught interactions between her and Prince Charles after the car accident.
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Charles Spencer, brother of late Princess Diana, spoke to CBC Radio The Current host Matt Galloway about her life and legacy. He discussed intimate aspects of his sister's character as well as tense moments following the 1997 Paris car crash that led to her death. Buckingham Palace reportedly disapproves of Spencer's new book, which delves into Diana’s relationship with Prince Charles post-accident.

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Topics

Buckingham Palace CBC Radio The Current Paris

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Diana PERSON · 2× Buckingham Palace ORG · 1× CBC Radio The Current ORG · 1× Charles PERSON · 1× Charles Spencer PERSON · 1× Matt Galloway PERSON · 1× Paris GPE · 1×

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In conversation with CBC Radio The Current host Matt Galloway he offers an intimate look at his sister’s character and talks about the tense moments with Prince Charles in the aftermath of the tragic 1997 Paris car crash.
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Princess Diana’s brother says ‘she will never be extinguished’ asserted
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Charles Spencer has written a new book about the late Princess Diana, and Buckingham Palace is not impressed. asserted
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In conversation with CBC Radio The Current host Matt Galloway he offers an intimate look at his sister’s character and talks about the tense moments with Prince Charles in the aftermath of the tragic 1997 Paris car crash. asserted
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