Buckingham Palace's famous wall of silence is being tested again — and this time, it's coming from inside the family. According to a well-known royal commentator, Prince William is seething over the contents of a soon-to-be-released memoir written by his own uncle, Earl Spencer.
Broadcaster Mark Dolan says his royal contacts describe William as genuinely angry about the book. Dolan claims the Prince of Wales does not get along well with Spencer and has thrown his full support behind his father, King Charles, instead.
Dolan didn't hold back when describing William's reaction, saying the prince is repulsed by what the book reveals — a response Dolan believes most people would share. He also pointed out a sharp contrast: while William is fuming, Prince Harry has said nothing at all. Dolan described Harry's silence as far from neutral, calling it a deliberate and pointed move.
Meanwhile, another commentator, writing for a UK outlet, offered a different read on William's quietness. She argued that staying composed under pressure is simply part of who William is — a trait built over years of royal training. As his uncle stirs up painful family history, William's decision to say nothing publicly isn't surprising; it's consistent with how he's operated his entire public life.
She added that William understands feeding into royal drama only extends the family's discomfort, so he'd rather stay focused on his official duties than respond to the controversy.
The memoir, written by Princess Diana's brother, digs into her life story and her rocky marriage to King Charles. It officially goes on sale this Tuesday, and royal watchers expect the fallout to continue well beyond the release date.
Key Takeaways
- Insiders say Prince William is furious over his uncle Earl Spencer's new memoir.
- William reportedly has a strained bond with Spencer and stands firmly behind his father, King Charles.
- Prince Harry has stayed silent on the book, a silence one commentator called "an act of war."
- Royal watchers say William is staying quiet publicly to protect the monarchy's image.
- The tell-all memoir about Princess Diana's life and marriage hits shelves this Tuesday.
