Earl Charles Spencer has shared an insight into his relationship with his nephews, Prince Harry and Prince William, revealing that he remains "there if needed" but is not "in anyone's way."
As the brother of the late Princess Diana, who died after a 1997 car crash, Earl Spencer vowed at her funeral to take care of her royal sons. While they continued to be raised by their father, King Charles, it is believed Harry and William stayed in contact with their uncle, the Earl Charles Spencer.
Although it is known that Harry remains close with his uncle, even staying at his Althorp home with him this summer, the extent to which William sees his uncle is not known.
Interview revelation
In a new interview after the release of his new book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Earl Spencer has shared what his relationship is really like with the princes. On CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Earl Spencer was asked what his relationship is like with William and Harry.
He answered: "Well, it's pretty consistent in that I've always just been an uncle. And I think when you lose someone in your family, and they have children, you sort of are there for them.
"But I'm very realistic. They're men in their 40s now. I'm there if needed. It's public record that Harry came to stay with me with his family in July. So if I'm needed, I'm there, but I'm not in anyone's way."
Book reactions
The Earl has also said over the last week that Harry has felt "fine" about the release of his uncle's book. It is not known how Prince William feels, with the royal not making any official comment, but reports suggest he is feeling "furious."
Earl Spencer said he told both his nephews on the same day as the rest of the world found out about the book. This was reportedly because he wanted the book to be a complete solo project.
