Diana’s brother says UK media is cancerous to Harry and Meghan
They publishedUK media is ‘cancerous’ to Harry and Meghan, Diana’s brother says
First reportHindustan Times · 20 Sept, 09:04Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 20 Sept, 09:49Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Earl Charles Spencer compared media treatment of Harry and Meghan to Diana’s era, calling sensational tabloids cancerous and unpleasant.
Why
He urged lessons from Diana’s death, while Harry and Meghan said toxic coverage contributed to stepping back from royal duties.
Watch
Spencer’s new book, criticizing Charles’s emotional responses after Diana’s death, is drawing headlines.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Earl Spencer compares Harry and Meghan coverage to his sister Diana's and calls it cancerous.
- He told the BBC that tabloid coverage can be unpleasant and damaging.
- Spencer says Diana was brought low by criticism, seeing echoes in Harry and Meghan's treatment.
- Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK in August, living as non-working royals.
- They returned after six years in California and attended events like the Invictus Spirit Awards.
Summary
- Diana’s brother Earl Charles Spencer compares media treatment of Harry and Meghan to Diana’s era.
- He warns lessons should be learned from Diana’s case following her death and media scrutiny.
- Spencer describes sensational tabloids as unpleasant toward Diana and the couple.
- Harry and Meghan quote: their experiences with toxic media contributed to stepping back from royalty.
- Spencer’s new book accuses Charles of emotional responses after Diana’s death and tops headlines.