Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
Prince William has made an emotional phone call to Earl Charles Spencer following the release of the memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. The book alleges King Charles stated Princess Diana would be forgotten soon after her death. While Spencer has defended the work on Lorraine, other critics describe the claims as a nuclear attack. Recent analysis from Cyprus Mail suggests the account of the King's behavior after Diana's death, specifically regarding funeral arrangements and phone calls, does not add up.
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- ✓ Prince William has made an emotional phone call to Earl Charles Spencer following the release of the memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- ✓ The book alleges King Charles stated Princess Diana would be forgotten soon after her death.
- ✓ While Spencer has defended the work on Lorraine, other critics describe the claims as a nuclear attack.
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Prince William has reportedly made an emotional phone call to Earl Spencer.
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Prince William contacts Earl Spencer after Diana memoir claims
Prince William has made an emotional phone call to Earl Charles Spencer following the release of the memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. The book alleges King Charles stated Princess Diana would be forgotten soon after her death. While Spencer has defended the work on Lorraine, other critics describe the claims as a nuclear attack. Recent analysis from Cyprus Mail suggests the account of the King's behavior after Diana's death, specifically regarding funeral arrangements and phone calls, does not add up.
Why it matters
Earl Spencer is the brother of the late Princess Diana. The memoir's claims create tension within the royal family and challenge the public image of King Charles. This follows a previous instance where Spencer retracted an inaccurate claim made to Piers Morgan.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten soon enough.
- Prince William made an emotional call to Charles Spencer.
- Earl Spencer's account of King Charles after Diana's death does not add up.
What to watch next
- Official response from Buckingham Palace regarding the memoir's claims
- Legal filings if the threatened lawsuit against Earl Spencer proceeds
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Prince William struggles as Earl Spencer defends Diana memoir
Prince William is reportedly struggling with the reopening of old wounds caused by Earl Charles Spencer's memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Published Tuesday and serialized by the Daily Mail, the book claims King Charles said Diana would be forgotten soon enough. While Spencer defended the work on Lorraine, denying it is a hit piece, a former royal butler has criticized the claims as a nuclear attack on the King. The memoir follows a previous retraction Spencer issued to Piers Morgan regarding one inaccurate claim.
Why it matters
The book focuses on the final days of Princess Diana. It arrives amid a surge of royal literature, including Ingrid Seward's Catherine & Diana and a reported seven-figure memoir deal for Sarah Ferguson.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer published the memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister on Tuesday.
- The Daily Mail is serializing the memoir.
- Earl Spencer defended the book during an interview on Lorraine.
Still unconfirmed
- Sarah Ferguson is days away from signing a seven-figure book deal.
What to watch next
- Official response from Buckingham Palace regarding the memoir claims
- Further retractions or corrections issued by Earl Spencer
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- www.yahoo.com — Prince William ‘Struggling’ Over Diana Memoir Reopening Old Wounds — Source
- www.aol.com — Former royal butler blasts Prince Harry's uncle for ‘nuclear attack' on King Charles
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Earl Spencer defends King Charles allegations in Swan Song interview
Earl Spencer has publicly defended the claims made in his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, during a live interview on Lorraine. Spencer insists he is telling the truth and denies that the book was intended as a hit piece against King Charles. The memoir, which was published on Tuesday and is being serialized by the Daily Mail, revisits the final days of Princess Diana and includes three claims regarding the King. This follows a previous retraction Spencer issued to Piers Morgan over one inaccurate claim.
Why it matters
The book surfaces nearly three decades after Princess Diana died in Paris. It focuses on disputed moments of her marriage and death. Spencer is the brother of the late Princess.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer published a memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister on Tuesday.
- The Daily Mail is exclusively serializing the memoir.
- Earl Spencer appeared on the program Lorraine for his first live television interview to promote the book.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Harry may be developing a documentary about Princess Diana.
What to watch next
- Official response from King Charles or Buckingham Palace regarding the specific claims
- Further retractions or corrections issued by Earl Spencer
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- www.dailymail.com — I wasn't setting out to do a hit piece on King Charles, says Earl Spencer of his book about sister Diana as he insists: 'I stand by the truth'
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Charles Spencer apologizes to Piers Morgan over memoir claims
Charles Spencer has apologized to Piers Morgan after the journalist threatened legal action over an inaccurate claim in Spencer's memoir, Swan Song. The book contains allegations that King Charles predicted Princess Diana would be forgotten shortly after her 1997 death. While Spencer has retracted one specific claim to Morgan, the memoir continues to generate controversy regarding the royal family. Additionally, Spencer has suggested that Prince Harry may be developing a documentary focused on his mother.
Why it matters
The dispute stems from Spencer's upcoming book which accuses the King of gaslighting him and making callous remarks about Diana. This adds to long-standing tensions between the Spencer family and the monarchy.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer apologized to Piers Morgan regarding an inaccurate claim in his memoir Swan Song.
- Piers Morgan threatened to sue Charles Spencer over claims he described as bulls***.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Harry is working on a documentary about Princess Diana.
What to watch next
- The official release of Swan Song next week
- Confirmation of a Prince Harry documentary
- Further legal challenges to the memoir's contents
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- www.yahoo.com — Piers Morgan To Sue Princess Diana’s Brother Over “Bulls***” Claims In His Bombshell Memoir: “Why Should We Believe Anything In This Book?”
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Earl Spencer Claims Charles Said Diana Would Be Forgotten
Earl Spencer asserts that King Charles stated Diana would be forgotten soon enough following her death in 1997. The claim appears in Spencer's forthcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which hits shelves next week. Spencer also accuses the King of gaslighting him over the disputed remark. Prince William and Prince Harry are reportedly aware of the claims surrounding their mother's death. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla previously addressed the ongoing Palace feud by quoting a proverb about togetherness during a literary festival appearance at Chatsworth House.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on explosive allegations in Spencer's upcoming book, which experts estimate could earn him millions of pounds. The memoir has generated substantial controversy within royal circles and drawn scrutiny from former royal officials. Additionally, Spencer warned that modern media coverage directed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mirrors the relentless press intrusion his sister faced.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles told him they would forget Diana soon enough after her death in 1997.
- Prince William and Prince Harry are aware of the claims surrounding Diana's death.
- Earl Spencer accused King Charles of gaslighting him over the disputed comment.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles actually made the remark that Diana would be forgotten soon after her death.
What to watch next
- The official release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister next week
- Further public statements from royal representatives regarding the memoir's contents
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- celebratingthesoaps.com — King Charles’ Former Spokesman Questions Earl Spencer’s Diana Claims
- www.standard.co.uk — Earl Spencer says William and Harry are aware of claims around Diana’s death
- www.ibtimes.co.uk — Earl Spencer Accuses King Charles of 'Gaslighting' Him and Says Press Coverage of Harry and Meghan Echoes Diana's
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Queen Camilla quotes proverb as Earl Spencer's Diana memoir nears release
Queen Camilla addressed the ongoing feud between the Palace and Earl Spencer by quoting a proverb about togetherness during her literary festival appearance at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. The bitter public dispute centers on Spencer's forthcoming memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Experts estimate that Spencer could earn millions of pounds from the explosive book, which hits shelves next week and has already generated significant controversy among royal circles following claims that King Charles remarked Diana would be forgotten soon after her death in 1997.
Why it matters
The escalating war of words highlights ongoing tensions between the royal family and Earl Spencer, particularly as King Charles undergoes cancer treatment. Previous reports indicated that Buckingham Palace denied the memoir's claims and questioned Spencer's memory while the King deals with his diagnosis.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer is set to release his upcoming memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister next week.
Still unconfirmed
- Experts have suggested that Earl Spencer could make millions from his memoir.
- Queen Camilla quoted a togetherness proverb in reference to the bitter row between the Palace and Earl Spencer.
- King Charles is personally angry and deeply wounded over allegations in the memoir.
What to watch next
- The official publication and public reception of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister next week
- Any direct response or further comment from Buckingham Palace or King Charles regarding the book's contents
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- www.aol.com — Earl Spencer 'set to make millions' from bombshell memoir on Princess Diana
- www.dailymail.com — Queen Camilla quotes 'togetherness' proverb at her literary festival amid war of words between Palace and Earl Spencer over his Diana memoir
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King Charles reacts with anger to Earl Spencer's Diana memoir claims
King Charles is reportedly seething and deeply wounded by allegations in a forthcoming memoir by Earl Spencer. The book claims that shortly after Princess Diana died in 1997, Charles remarked she would be forgotten soon enough. While Buckingham Palace previously denied the claim and questioned Spencer's memory, new reports suggest the King is personally angry over the accusations. This dispute occurs while the King continues his fight against cancer, leading to criticism that Spencer is reopening painful wounds.
Why it matters
The tension stems from a public rift between the British monarchy and the family of the late Princess Diana. This memoir adds to a history of conflicting accounts regarding the royal family's private reactions to the 1997 car crash.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer alleges in his upcoming memoir that King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten soon enough after her 1997 death.
- Buckingham Palace has denied the claims made by Earl Spencer.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles is seething, deeply wounded, and very angry over the memoir allegations.
What to watch next
- The official release date and full text of Earl Spencer's memoir
- Further formal responses from Buckingham Palace
- Statements from Prince Harry regarding the book's contents
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- www.vanityfair.com — King Charles Is “Deeply Wounded and Very Angry” Over Allegations Made in Charles Spencer’s New Memoir
- radaronline.com — EXCLUSIVE: Earl Spencer Faces Backlash Over 'Reopening Painful Wounds' With Shocking Diana Book Amid King Charles' Cancer Fight
- www.ibtimes.com.au — Earl Spencer's New Book Claims King Charles Said Diana Would Be 'Forgotten Soon Enough' After Her Death
- www.thegatewaypundit.com — ‘LIKE A LOTTERY WINNER’: Princess Diana’s Brother Earl Spencer Continues With Book Allegations: King Charles Sounded ‘Giddy, Elated’ After Her Tragic Car Crash Death
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Buckingham Palace Denies Claim Charles Said Diana Would Be Forgotten
Buckingham Palace has issued a robust denial after Earl Spencer claimed in a forthcoming memoir that King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her 1997 death. The Palace questioned if grief affected Spencer's recollection of the event. Sources indicate Prince Harry received advance warning of the book's contents but has not read the text. The exchange marks a rare public rebuke from the monarchy regarding the late princess's family.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on the private reactions of the royal family immediately following the death of Princess Diana. This conflict pits the King against his former brother-in-law during the release of Spencer's memoir.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims in his memoir that Charles said Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" shortly after her death.
- Buckingham Palace has denied the claim and questioned if grief affected Spencer's recollection.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Harry was aware of the book's claims but has not read the memoir.
- Prince Harry received advance warning about the book's contents.
What to watch next
- The official release of Earl Spencer's memoir
- Further responses from Prince Harry regarding the claims
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- BBC — Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
- People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
- Sky News — Buckingham Palace hits back over claims made in Earl Spencer book
- ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Palace hits back over Charles Spencer's claim about Princess Diana
- Page Six — Exclusive | Prince Harry knew about bombshells in Princess Di’s brother’s new book: sources
- BBC — King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah
- CNN — Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ just days after her death
- The Guardian — Earl Spencer’s memoir claims Prince Charles said of Diana: ‘We’ll forget her soon enough’
- www.nbcnews.com — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
- www.ok.co.uk — Buckingham Palace hits back at claims King Charles said Diana would be forgotten ‘soon enough’
- www.nbcchicago.com — Buckingham Palace denies claim that Charles said Diana would be forgotten ‘soon enough'
- www.aol.com — Prince Harry Was 'Aware' of Bombshell Book by Diana's Brother Who Claims King Charles Said Late Princess Would Soon Be 'Forgotten'
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