Controversial new biography claims Prince Charles is extravagant and hypocritical

Thursday 22 March at 12:38pm

In his controversial new book, Tom Bower claims that the Prince of Wales spends money extravagantly, is hypocritical about issues that are important to him and was plotting to discredit Princess Diana before her death.

The best-selling author - who has previously written biographies of Robert Maxwell, Tony Blair and Simon Cowell - makes the shocking claims about the future king in 'Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles.'

Interviewed by Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard on this morning's GMB, Tom admitted that he has not spoken to the prince, but denies that the book is hearsay.

Tom Bower says he witnessed evidence from more than 120 people who have personally lived and worked with Prince Charles

The author also revealed the subject of his next book - Leader of the Labour party Jeremy Corbyn.

Watch the full story and interview above.