Is Earl Spencer’s book really to ‘set the record straight’ or is it simply a money-spinning act of spiteful revenge?

King and why? SINCE ascending to the throne, King Charles has had much to endure. There has been the ongoing pain from his youngest son turning so poisonously against him and his wife, Camilla. Is Earl Spencer’s book really to ‘set the record straight’ or is it simply a money-spinning act of spiteful revenge? Credit: Getty Battered Charles must now deal with the publication of a sensationalist book by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer Credit: Getty – Contributor The petulant Megxit strop-off to California ensured the King didn’t see his grandchildren for years. It also left the King and Queen in despair over the bitter sibling rift between Princes William and Harry. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Even when His Majesty was struck down by cancer, the Sussexes continued to take potshots at him from afar. With quiet dignity and grace, the King has since faced more than two and a half years of treatment for the disease. READ MORE FROM THE SUN SAYS He was also deeply affected by the cancer diagnosis of Kate, Princess of Wales. Now, he must deal with the publication of a sensationalist book by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer. Many will remember the blistering eulogy the Earl gave at Westminster Abbey in 1997. Spencer is, of course, perfectly entitled to share his own memories of his sister. Most read in The Sun He has promised his account is “the truth” about Diana. Buckingham Palace’s unprecedented response makes it crystal clear that the monarchy believes Spencer has, at best, got it profoundly wrong. A vast number of books about the Royal Family have been written and can be easily shrugged off by Palace officials. Few have come from so deep within the inner circle or made such wounding claims. Spencer’s decision to pen Swan Song: Diana, My Sister begs the question: what is the point of hurling pent-up bitterness towards the King now? Is it really to “set the record straight”? Or is it just simply a money-spinning act of spiteful revenge? What is certain is that the King has suffered more than enough already. Fringe benefits LABOUR’S welfare review is said to be likely to recommend people with ADHD, arthritis and back pain have their benefits cut. It would be pure common sense for people with milder mental health and physical problems to receive thousands of pounds less in PIP than those with severe conditions like cerebral palsy. But the Stephen Timms audit, moving at a pace a snail would find embarrassing, isn’t due to be finished until the end of the year. Andy Burnham then has to find the courage to quickly face down left-wing MPs who will inevitably squeal about unfairness. That makes any changes unlikely until late next year or even 2028. Until then the £27BILLION PIP gravy train rolls on. Points of view TEN million households rely on free-to-air TV every day. That is not a small number to be easily dismissed by ministers hailing an “exciting” digital future. For the sake of millions of elderly and vulnerable, the PM must halt the switch-off. Comment now