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Claim Text: Spencer writes that over lunch at her favorite London restaurant, Diana told him, “I’m going to get divorced,” adding, “My husband is in love with his valet.”
Simplified Text: Charles Spencer writes that Princess Diana told him over lunch at her favorite London restaurant that she was getting divorced because her husband was in love with his valet.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Charles Spencer
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-22", "location": "London" }
Subject Tags: Biographical Attributed Statement Divorce Princess Diana
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM (1 week ago)

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‘My Husband Is in Love With His Valet’: Takeaways From Charles Spencer’s Memoir

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/books/review/takeaways-charles-spencer-memoir-diana.html

Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has written a memoir, "Swan Song," detailing her life, marriage to Prince Charles, and struggles with the press. The book aims to tell Diana's truth from her brother's perspective, nearly 30 years after her death.

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