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I should detest Earl Spencer, but this is why I’m defending him
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In Short: Earl Spencer defends his book's portrayal of his family's past, including criticisms of his second wife and nannies.
Earl Spencer has come under fire for his recent book, which includes harsh critiques of his second wife, Raine, and some of their nannies. According to Spencer, Raine was particularly harsh, telling Diana she was 'stupid and unworthy,' while some nannies were 'brutal chastisers.
Spencer's book, 'Diana: Her True Story,' has sparked controversy, with Piers Morgan threatening to sue Spencer for allegedly publishing illicitly taken pictures of Diana. Morgan claims Spencer's accusations are erroneous.
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, a commentator, argues that the fury directed at Spencer proves his point about the class divisions in Britain. She notes that Spencer's book highlights the cruelties of the upper class and its victims.
The Earl's defense of his book underscores the complex and often painful dynamics within his family and the broader social context of class in Britain.
What's still developing
- Spencer is at times annoyingly self-justifying, but most of the book is credible and candid, laying bare the cruelties of this class and its victims.
- To me, Spencer’s book is also about lives trapped by destiny.