Spencer vs Windsor: the battle over Diana’s legacy

<p>Earl Spencer&#39;s new memoir, <em>Swan Song</em>, has drawn a rare direct response from Buckingham Palace. Michael and Maddie weigh up the book&#39;s most salacious charges against the King, and ask whether the Earl is driven by money, pride, or something closer to revenge. Is this a serious blow to the monarchy – or do the public just not care what Earl Spencer has to say? </p><p>Also: It is the turn of the Lib Dem conference, where a row over women&#39;s spaces has overshadowed Ed Davey&#39;s attacks on Reform&#39;s donors. Can they ever again be the party of John Stuart Mill? </p><p>Finally: Lambeth Palace withdraws an award from a Pakistani cleric who had backed an honorary title for Osama bin Laden. What does it say about the Church of England?</p><p>Produced by Henry Lloyd. </p><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk</p>

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