Spencer apologises over false claim about Morgan but legal fight continues
Earl Spencer apologised for wrongly crediting Piers Morgan with publishing Diana's 1993 gym photos.
Spencer's new memoir said Morgan published photos of Princess Diana exercising in gym wear in 1993. The photos appeared in the Sunday Mirror in November 1993.
At that time, Morgan worked for The Sun. Morgan did not join the Daily Mirror until October 1995.
Spencer's spokesperson confirmed the error and gave an apology. However, Morgan rejected the apology.
He is suing Spencer and publisher Penguin. Morgan wants the current edition withdrawn and destroyed.
He also wants damages paid to the King's Trust.
- November 1993
- Publication date of photos
- The Sun
- Morgan's actual employer then
- October 1995
- Morgan joined Daily Mirror
- Piers Morgan
- Plaintiff in legal action
Why it mattersAccuracy matters in memoirs, especially about public figures and famous events. Publishers face legal risk if claims about well-known people are not true.
AustraliaNo direct impact on Australians, though the story is widely covered by Australian news outlets reporting on a global media dispute.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·theguardian.com
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