Old Wounds Reopened: The Enduring Legacy of Diana's Death The publication of Earl Spencer's memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, has reignited controversy surrounding the Royal Family's response to Princess Diana's death in 1997.
The book's allegations of a callous and insensitive treatment by Prince Charles have been met with a fierce rebuttal from Buckingham Palace, highlighting ongoing sensitivities within the monarchy.
The events of that summer are etched in the collective memory of the British public. Thousands gathered outside the palaces to lay flowers and pay their respects after Diana's death.