Piers Morgan initiates legal action against Earl Spencer for defamatory statements in memoir

In the UK, Piers Morgan is suing Earl Spencer over false claims in Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana. Morgan has rejected allegations that he was annoyed about not attending Diana's funeral and criticized Spencer for inaccuracies regarding his role in publishing intrusive photos of her. Despite Spencer's apology for a factual error, Morgan insists on legal action to remove the claims and seeks a donation to the King's Trust.

Piers Morgan initiates legal action against Earl Spencer for defamatory statements in memoir
Updated Sep 22, 2026 First reported Sep 21, 2026
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