# Charles got the crown. Diana kept the audience.

> Diana's royal legacy endures in America while Charles faces fading public favor.
- Title: Charles got the crown. Diana kept the audience. · Newsweek
- Summary: Diana's royal legacy endures in America while Charles faces fading public favor. Americans still view Princess Diana favorably at 76 percent compared to 42…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/princess-diana-america-charles-spencer-memoir-12460849
- Published: 2026-09-18T15:17:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: princess diana, charles, british monarchy, america, gallup survey, yougov, royal history, celebrity culture
## Charles Spencer's memoir
Charles Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister arrives September 22 with his account of the week after his sister's death.
## Buckingham Palace response
Buckingham Palace responded that grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory.
## Diana's lasting impact
Diana's story has endured for 27 years with 76 percent of Americans viewing her favorably compared to 42 percent for Charles.
## American audience loyalty
Americans have maintained Diana's favorability since her death with 27 percent feeling as upset as if someone they personally knew had died.
## Diana's celebrity appeal
Diana possessed glamour, vulnerability, romantic disappointment, and rebellion that resonated with american celebrity culture.
## Key takeaway

Americans still view Princess Diana favorably at 76 percent compared to 42 percent for Charles.