Earl Spencer Apologizes to Piers Morgan Over Book Inaccuracies

Earl Spencer has apologized to Piers Morgan for factual errors in his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." The apology comes after Morgan threatened to sue Spencer and his publisher, Penguin, over statements he claims are false.

Morgan took issue with an anecdote in the book where Spencer recounts telling Morgan he was not invited to Princess Diana's funeral. Spencer wrote that Morgan, then editor of the Mirror, "snarled with annoyance" upon hearing this news. Spencer also stated he assumed Morgan felt guilt because his newspaper, along with a Sunday Mirror counterpart, had published photos of Diana taken with hidden cameras.

However, Morgan pointed out that the photographs in question were published by the Sunday Mirror in 1993, while he did not become editor of the Mirror until 1995. Morgan, speaking on his YouTube show "Piers Morgan Uncensored," called the inaccuracies "bullshit" and stated he would pursue legal action to have them removed and seek damages for the King's Trust.

Spencer's statement acknowledged the error regarding the timing of Morgan's editorship. "As an historian, accuracy is important to Earl Spencer. He therefore wishes to clarify that his assumption was incorrect. Earl Spencer apologizes to Mr Morgan for this error," the statement read. Despite this, Spencer stood by his account that Morgan was "surly and annoyed" when informed he was not welcome at the funeral.

Morgan has continued to pursue legal action, seeking the removal of the alleged lies and a donation to the King's Trust. He also accused Spencer of employing a "Harry and Meghan playbook" by prioritizing "their truth before the truth." Morgan has also questioned other claims in the book, including alleged comments made by the King following Diana's death, which have been disputed by royal allies and commentators.