'Swan Song' sees Princess Diana through her brother’s eyes

Charles Spencer’s memoir, *Swan Song*, offers an intimate look at the life of his sister, Princess Diana, focusing on her personal struggles and the lasting impact of her upbringing. Spencer posits that Diana suffered from undiagnosed ADHD, a condition he believes explains her childhood academic difficulties and her heightened sensitivity to perceived slights. He recounts a jarring phone call shortly after her death where Prince Charles suggested she would soon be forgotten, a comment that directly informed the defiant tone of Spencer’s funeral eulogy. Beyond these revelations, the discussion highlights Diana’s efforts to raise her sons with a sense of normalcy and modern perspective, contrasting with royal tradition. Spencer reflects on the enduring weight of her loss, emphasizing her sharp sense of humor and the profound, irreplaceable nature of her character as the defining memory of his sister.