Buckingham Palace has publicly addressed claims made by Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, in his upcoming book. The royal household issued a response following the circulation of excerpts and promotional material related to the publication, which discusses the life and legacy of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

While the palace has not provided a point-by-point rebuttal of every allegation, the intervention signals a rare public engagement with a private memoir concerning the royal family. The book, authored by Diana’s brother, reportedly contains new details or interpretations of events surrounding the Princess's life and her relationship with the institution. The palace's decision to 'hit back'—a term used by media outlets to describe the firm nature of their response—highlights ongoing tensions regarding the public narrative of the late Princess.

Currently, the specific nature of the claims being disputed remains largely under wraps, as the book has not yet been fully released to the public. Observers note that this development is part of a broader pattern of the monarchy attempting to manage its public image in the face of critical literature written by those with close personal ties to the family. The palace has maintained its standard policy of not commenting extensively on private family matters, yet this intervention suggests the claims were significant enough to warrant a formal pushback.