Summary: Charles Spencer, younger brother of the late Princess Diana, has made explosive revelations about Mohamed Al-Fayed, King Charles III, and his sister’s life in his new memoir, *A Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.*
Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, has dropped what Nigerians would call a proper “bomb” — making a series of shocking revelations about his late sister, King Charles III, and the now-disgraced billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed in his newly released memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
For those who may not remember, Mohamed Al-Fayed was the Egyptian business mogul and father of Dodi Fayed — the man Princess Diana was romantically linked to at the time of her tragic death in Paris in 1997. Al-Fayed himself died in August 2023, but not before he was exposed as a serial sexual predator, with dozens of women coming forward with harrowing accounts of abuse.
Now, Charles Spencer is adding his voice to the growing chorus of those speaking out against Al-Fayed — and what he has revealed will leave you speechless.
“He Touched Her Without Her Consent”
According to Charles Spencer’s book, the late Princess Diana confided in him that Mohamed Al-Fayed had groped her — touching her inappropriately without her permission. This is a deeply disturbing revelation, especially considering that Diana was arguably the most famous and closely watched woman in the world at the time.
Think about it this way — if a man like Al-Fayed could be so bold as to violate someone as high-profile as Princess Diana, it speaks volumes about the kind of entitlement and dangerous confidence that wealth and power can breed in certain individuals. It is the same story we hear too often, both abroad and right here at home in Nigeria.
Why This Book Matters Now
Charles Spencer has made it clear that his motivation for writing this book is to set the record straight — to give the world a more honest and complete picture of who his sister truly was, the struggles she faced, and the people who either supported or failed her.
The timing of these revelations is significant. With Al-Fayed now dead and unable to defend himself — or threaten anyone into silence — many people who were previously too afraid to speak are now finding their voices. This is something Nigerians can relate to deeply; the way truth often only surfaces after the powerful have left the scene.
What About King Charles III?
Spencer’s book also reportedly touches on his relationship with King Charles III — the man Diana was married to for over a decade before their very public and painful divorce. While the full details of what Spencer has written about the King remain to be unpacked, it is clear that this memoir is not pulling any punches.
This is the kind of family story that would keep any Nigerian household talking for weeks — the betrayals, the heartbreak, the powerful men who took advantage, and ultimately, a brother’s determination to honour his sister’s memory and legacy.
Diana’s Legacy Through Nigerian Eyes
Princess Diana has always held a special place in the hearts of many Nigerians. Her humanitarian work — particularly her famous walks through minefields in Angola and her tireless advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS — resonated deeply with people across Africa and the developing world. She was not just a pretty face on a magazine cover; she was a woman who genuinely cared.
That is why revelations like these sting. The idea that behind the glamour and the charity work, Diana was also dealing with harassment, a crumbling marriage, and powerful men who saw her not as a person but as someone they could exploit — it is heartbreaking.
The Bigger Picture
Mohamed Al-Fayed’s story is ultimately a cautionary tale about what happens when wealth and power go completely unchecked. His victims — numbering in the dozens according to investigations — span decades and continents. The fact that even Princess Diana was not spared shows that no woman, regardless of her status, is automatically safe from predatory behaviour.
As Charles Spencer bravely puts these truths on paper, one hopes that Swan Song: Diana, My Sister will not only honour a beloved icon but also spark important conversations — about accountability, about protecting women, and about the courage it takes to speak truth to power.
Whether you are reading this in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, or anywhere else in Nigeria, the message is universal: silence protects abusers, and truth, however delayed, is always worth telling.
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister by Charles Spencer is available now.
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