Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
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.
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- ✓ 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.
What changed
Buckingham Palace issued a formal response questioning Earl Spencer's memory of the alleged comment.
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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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- People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
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- ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Palace hits back over Charles Spencer's claim about Princess Diana
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- 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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