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Who is Earl Spencer?
Charles Spencer is Princess Diana's younger brother, making him a significant figure in the British aristocracy and a custodian of her legacy. His new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister", offers a personal perspective on Diana's life, which is why its theft before publication is newsworthy.
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