The Aporia · Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over factual error in Diana book

Earl Spencer has issued an apology to Piers Morgan after incorrectly stating in his book that Morgan was the editor of the Daily Mirror when intrusive photographs of Princess Diana were published. Earl Spencer acknowledged that his assumption about Morgan's role at the time was incorrect and expressed regret for the error. Penguin, the publisher of Earl Spencer’s book, plans to amend this factual mistake in future editions.

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Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, has apologized to Piers Morgan for incorrectly stating that Morgan was behind the publication of intrusive photos of Princess Diana taken at a gym when he wasn't the editor of the Daily Mirror. This comes after Morgan threatened legal action over "fabricated inaccuracies" in Spencer’s book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which also claims Morgan sounded surly and annoyed when told he was not invited to Diana's funeral. The factual error regarding Morgan’s role at the time of photo publication has raised questions about other recollections in the memoir. Despite this apology, Morgan is still pursuing legal action against Spencer and his publisher Penguin for alleged defamation.

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Earl Spencer apologises over Diana book error but Piers Morgan still vows to sue same event · 100%

Evening Standard

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“Both articles discuss Earl Spencer apologizing to Piers Morgan for a factual error about Morgan's role in publishing intrusive photos of Princess Diana, as reported in Spencer's new book.”

Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over ‘incorrect assumption’ same event · 100%

The Guardian

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“Both articles report Earl Spencer's apology to Piers Morgan over a factual error regarding intrusive photographs of Princess Diana published in the mid-1990s, and both mention that Penguin will amend the book.”

Diana's brother 'sorry' for factual error amid calls to 'pulp' new book same event · 100%

ABC News (AU)

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“Both articles describe Earl (Charles) Spencer apologizing for a factual error in his book about Princess Diana and mention Piers Morgan's involvement.”

Earl Spencer’s apology isn’t enough, says Piers Morgan same event · 100%

The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles discuss Earl Spencer's apology for a factual error in his book about Princess Diana, and Piers Morgan's response to that apology.”

Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over 'incorrect' statements in his new book same event · 95%

Daily Mail · 0.85 cosine similarity

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“Both articles report on Earl Spencer's apology to Piers Morgan over a factual error in his new book about Princess Diana.”

Princess Diana: My Sister’s Story different event · 95%

BBC News

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“Article A discusses an interview about Earl Spencer's new book, while Article B reports on Earl Spencer apologizing for a factual error in the same book.”

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III different event · 95%

NPR

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“Article A discusses allegations made by Earl Spencer about King Charles III, while Article B reports on an apology from Earl Spencer to Piers Morgan regarding a factual error in his book. These are different specific incidents.”

'Swang Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops different event · 95%

Deutsche Welle

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“Article A discusses the release and controversy surrounding Charles Spencer's book, while Article B specifically addresses an apology for a factual error in that book.”

'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops different event · 95%

Deutsche Welle

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“Article A discusses the release and controversy surrounding Charles Spencer's new book, while Article B focuses on Earl Spencer apologizing for a factual error in the book. These are related but distinct events.”

Piers Morgan threatens to sue Earl Spencer over book’s ‘fabricated inaccuracies’ different event · 85%

Evening Standard

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“While both articles discuss Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana and its claims involving Piers Morgan, Article A reports on Morgan threatening to sue over inaccuracies in the book, while Article B focuses on Spencer apologizing for a specific factual error.”

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In his memoir, Earl Spencer said Morgan was editor of the Daily Mirror when the Mirror Group published "highly intrusive photographs of Princess Diana at the gym".

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🔮 The BBC understands Penguin, the publishers of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, will be amending this one point in future editions of the book.

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Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over factual error in Diana book · assertive framing

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In his memoir, Earl Spencer said Morgan was editor of the Daily Mirror when the Mirror Group published "highly intrusive photographs of Princess Diana at the gym". asserted

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Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, admitted "his assumption was incorrect" and "apologises to Mr Morgan for this error", a statement said. asserted

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The BBC understands Penguin, the publishers of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, will be amending this one point in future editions of the book. asserted

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