Diana’s brother says Harry and Meghan face 'cancerous' press

Diana’s brother says Harry and Meghan face 'cancerous' press

Earl Spencer has spoken to the BBC about the parallels he sees between the media treatment of his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales, and that of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He reflected on how the intense criticism from the press deeply affected Princess Diana, describing her as having been “brought low” by the relentless scrutiny.

He expressed sadness that similar challenges seem to be resurfacing in the lives of Harry and Meghan, calling it unfortunate to witness such patterns repeating themselves. Earl Spencer emphasized the importance of learning from Diana’s experience, highlighting the damaging effects the tabloid press can have on individuals.

Addressing the broader impact of media pressure, he remarked that for anyone who faces daily attacks from the tabloid press, it must feel like a “cancerous influence” on their wellbeing. His comments underscore the ongoing struggles that public figures endure under intense media attention.

The complete interview, titled *Princess Diana: My Sister’s Story* with Laura Kuenssberg, is scheduled to be released on iPlayer at 16:00 and will be broadcast on BBC One at 18:30 BST this Sunday

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