Earl Spencer, the younger brother of the late Princess Diana, has reported that a copy of his upcoming memoir has been stolen while in the Netherlands. The incident comes at a sensitive time, as the book is currently scheduled for release in just one week.

Authorities have not yet provided specific details regarding how the theft occurred or if the manuscript was a physical copy or a digital device containing the text. The memoir is expected to contain personal reflections and accounts regarding his sister, who remains a figure of significant public interest decades after her death.

While the BBC report confirms the theft took place, it does not detail the security measures that were in place or whether the publisher has adjusted the release schedule in response to the security breach. As of now, there is no information regarding potential suspects or whether the theft was targeted specifically at the content of the book or was a random act of crime. The Earl has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the impact of this loss on the book's launch.