Charles Spencer Says Princess Diana Was ‘Genuinely in Love’ with King Charles: ‘She Led with the Heart’

Key Points:

• Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, revealed that Diana was "genuinely in love" with then-Prince Charles despite learning he was not in love with her the day before their 1981 wedding.
• Diana confided in Spencer that Prince Charles told her he would marry her "anyway," which, combined with her young age and lack of romantic experience, made her decision to marry complex but ultimately driven by her heart.
• Spencer emphasized Diana's romantic nature, suggesting she hoped the marriage would be successful because she "led with the heart" and was "really her own person."
• Spencer's comments coincide with the release of his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which includes controversial claims about Prince Charles and Diana, drawing a cautious response from Buckingham Palace.
• Despite scrutiny, Spencer maintains his book is an objective historical account, aiming to present facts without bitterness or resentment regarding his sister's life and death.