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Princess Diana's brother unveils thoughtful 60th birthday present to 'help him visit' sister

Diana, Princess of Wales' brother, Charles Spencer, has shared the incredibly thoughtful gift he received to mark his 60th birthday which will bring him even closer to his late sister

Diana, Princess of Wales', brother took to social media to share the unbelievably touching gift and how his late sister's memory and the desire to keep her close was the inspiration behind it. It was at her funeral in 1997 where the Earl made his famous speech about protecting his two nephews and not allowing their lives to be completely immersed by royal duty and tradition. The Earl Spencer made one of his most famous speeches at his sister's funeralAs he stood in the pulpit, the Earl said: "I pledge that we, your blood family, will do all we can to continue the imaginative way in which you were steering these two exceptional young men so that their souls are not simply immersed by duty and tradition but can sing openly as you planned.

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