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The video taps into public fascination with the British Royal Family and offers a personal, candid perspective from a close family member, addressing the enduring public interest in the dynamics between Charles Spencer and King Charles.

Summary

Charles Spencer discusses his distant relationship with King Charles, stating he doesn't think about him and they are not part of each other's lives. He contrasts this with his current marriage, which he describes as fulfilling and independent of royal family matters.

Structure

1Spencer's distant relationship with King Charles
2Understanding divorce's impact on family closeness
3Lack of current interaction with King Charles
4His sons are middle-aged
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#CharlesSpencer is getting candid about where his relationship with #KingCharles stands today, nearly three decades after #PrincessDiana’s death. He also reflects on those years and his history with the royal family in his upcoming memoir, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.' Watch the full sit-down on the #PeopleApp.

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King Charles: ACTS - is discussed as a person and his relationship with Charles Spencer is the subject of the video. Removing his name would change the topic. Princess Diana: APPEARS - is mentioned as a historical figure relevant to the topic. Removing her name would change the topic. People App: ACTS - is mentioned as the platform where the full sit-down can be watched. Removing its name would remove the call to action. Swan Song: Diana, My Sister: ACTS - is mentioned as Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir. Removing its name would remove a key piece of information about the subject.

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Watch the full sit-down on the #PeopleApp.

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EXCLUSIVE Charles Spencer Reveals Where His Relationship with King Charles Currently Stands, 29 Years After Princess Diana's Death

Transcript

I wouldn't want to say what he thinks of me, but I tend not to think of him. I tend not to think of him. I see him as an ex-brother-in-law. I'm sure anyone watching this who's has had divorce in the family will understand. You know, that people who were closer in your life when the parties were married are less close. I have really nothing to do with him at all now. Both his sons are middle aged. They may not like that description, but they are. I mean, I have seen him at family weddings or whatever. I mean, that sounds very dismissive, but he's just not part of my life and I'm not part of his. I think, you know, I mean, I wouldn't want to say what he thinks of me, but I tend not to think of him. I—it's very awkward because when people come and ask me, you know, from the outside, because the royal family is such a big thing, people must think that somebody vaguely connected to a part of the royal family, such as myself, must be really interested in it. And I'm not. That's not out of rudeness. I'm just not interested. I'm married to a wonderfully feminist, socialist Scandinavian and she and I have such an interesting life anyway, that the royal family is not really a feature.