Earl Spencer has said he sees parallels between the press treatment of his late sister, Princess Diana, and the scrutiny faced by Prince Harry and Meghan, describing the media’s influence on their lives as “cancerous”.
Diana’s brother said the attention directed at the couple echoed aspects of the way the princess was treated by the press. His comments focused on the effect of sustained media scrutiny on Harry and Meghan’s lives.
The remarks draw a comparison between two periods involving members of the Royal Family who have faced intense press attention. Spencer did not suggest that the circumstances were identical, but said he recognised similarities in the way the individuals were scrutinised.
His comments provide a perspective from a close member of Diana’s family on the pressures surrounding Harry and Meghan. No further response from the couple or details of any next steps were included in the supplied material.
