Earl Spencer Defends Prince Harry’s UK Move Despite Sharp Criticism — Report
Earl Spencer Defends Prince Harry’s UK Move Despite Sharp Criticism — Report
Shweta ChakrawartyWed, September 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM UTC
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Prince Harry‘s return to the United Kingdom has sparked widespread debate, but Earl Charles Spencer does not see the move as surprising. During a recent public appearance in New York City, Princess Diana’s brother pushed back against criticism surrounding Harry’s decision to relocate with Meghan Markle and their children. Spencer insisted the choice was far more ordinary than many have suggested.
Earl Spencer reportedly says he finds Prince Harry’s UK move ‘normal’ amid criticism
According to PEOPLE, Earl Charles Spencer addressed Prince Harry’s return while speaking with royal biographer Tina Brown at St. Peter’s Chelsea in New York City. The conversation, hosted by McNally Jackson Books, focused on Spencer’s memoir, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.” Brown questioned whether he had encouraged Harry to move back to Britain. “Didn’t discuss it, actually,” Spencer replied.
The discussion grew more animated when Brown suggested the Royal Family often fails to communicate important decisions with one another. Spencer quickly disagreed before defending his nephew’s decision to return home. “But is it astounding that an Englishman wants to move back to England?” he asked. “I don’t think so.”
Brown pointed to Harry‘s difficult relationship with the British press and his decision to leave the country six years ago. Spencer, however, remained unconvinced that the move deserved so much scrutiny. “Seems very normal to me,” he said.
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The Earl later expanded on his view, saying people sometimes forget that members of the Royal Family are ordinary individuals beneath their public roles. “I think what’s interesting is, you forget, these are just regular people at heart,” Spencer explained. “This English guy’s lived in California, he wants to live in England. Seems normal.”
The Earl also revealed that Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children stayed with him and his wife, Cat Spencer, during the summer. However, he emphasized that he never interferes in his nephew’s personal decisions. “I never intrude,” Spencer said. “I’m just a guy who’s 20 years older.”
While Princess Diana’s brother acknowledged he is always willing to help if asked, he stressed that he prefers offering support rather than advice. Spencer said he leaves major life decisions, including where to live, entirely up to Harry.
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