Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Earl Charles Spencer acknowledges he does not know whether Prince William and Prince Harry approve of his new memoir about Princess Diana. The book, titled Swan Song, details Diana's life, romances, and tensions with the royal family. Spencer insists the publication is not a hatchet job or an attempt to wage a war of words with King Charles, but rather a cautionary tale regarding how people treat Diana's youngest son, Prince Harry. Buckingham Palace previously denied allegations made in the book that King Charles sounded elated on the night of Diana's death.
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- ✓ Earl Charles Spencer has confirmed he has been in contact with both Prince William and Prince Harry following the publication of his new book about Princess Diana.
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Earl Spencer confirmed that he has been in contact with both Prince William and Prince Harry following the publication of his memoir.
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Earl Spencer Admits Uncertainty Over Princes' View of Memoir
Earl Charles Spencer acknowledges he does not know whether Prince William and Prince Harry approve of his new memoir about Princess Diana. The book, titled Swan Song, details Diana's life, romances, and tensions with the royal family. Spencer insists the publication is not a hatchet job or an attempt to wage a war of words with King Charles, but rather a cautionary tale regarding how people treat Diana's youngest son, Prince Harry. Buckingham Palace previously denied allegations made in the book that King Charles sounded elated on the night of Diana's death.
Why it matters
The memoir brings renewed scrutiny to the long-standing tensions between the Spencer family and Buckingham Palace following the 1997 death of Princess Diana. Prince William has remained publicly silent regarding the publication, while Earl Spencer has communicated with both princes about the book.
What is confirmed
- Earl Charles Spencer has confirmed he has been in contact with both Prince William and Prince Harry following the publication of his new book about Princess Diana.
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Charles Spencer admitted he does not know if Prince William and Prince Harry approve of his Diana memoir.
What to watch next
- Any public statement from Prince William or Prince Harry regarding the memoir.
- Further responses from Buckingham Palace concerning the claims made in Swan Song.
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- www.gbnews.com — Earl Spencer admits he 'doesn't know' if William and Harry approve of Diana memoir - GB News
- www.ctvnews.ca — Royals: Charles Spencer on Diana book: ‘Not a hatchet job’
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Earl Spencer Defends Memoir Claims on King Charles
Earl Spencer accuses Buckingham Palace of gaslighting following the release of his memoir Swan Song, which details Princess Diana's life, romances, and tensions with the royal family. The book claims that King Charles sounded giddily elated on the night of Diana's death in 1997 and stated that she would soon be forgotten. Buckingham Palace previously denied the claim that the King said Diana would be forgotten. Meanwhile, Charles Spencer stated to PEOPLE that he spoke to both Prince William and Prince Harry at the same time regarding the memoir, while Prince William has remained publicly silent.
Why it matters
The memoir by Princess Diana's brother was released on Tuesday and contains several explosive allegations about the royal family. Buckingham Palace broke its traditional policy of silence to dispute the claims made about the monarch. The ongoing public dispute between the palace and the Earl has drawn intense media attention to the royal household.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song was released on Tuesday.
- Earl Spencer accused Buckingham Palace of gaslighting over the claims regarding King Charles.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Harry wants to reconcile with Prince William, though the 30th anniversary of Diana's death will not make a difference according to Omid Scobie.
What to watch next
- Any direct public statement from Prince William regarding his uncle's memoir.
- Further responses from Buckingham Palace or King Charles regarding the ongoing accusations.
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- stylecaster.com — King Charles' Response to Princess Diana's Brother's Book Swan Song - StyleCaster
- www.dailymail.com — Prince Harry 'wants to reconcile with William' but 30th anniversary of Diana's death 'won't make any diff....
- www.foxnews.com — Princess Diana's brother reveals secret suitor, royal family ...
- www.express.co.uk — Earl Spencer exposes contract Charles and Diana were 'told to sign' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
- www.express.co.uk — Earl Spencer reveals Prince William's honest reaction to explosive Princess Diana book | Royal | News | E....
- www.yahoo.com — Charles Spencer Has Spoken to Nephews Prince William and Prince Harry Since the Release of His Princess D....
- www.upday.com — Earl Spencer accuses Buckingham Palace of gaslighting over King Charles Diana claims | The latest Nationa....
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King Charles Devastated by Earl Spencer Memoir Claims
King Charles III and Prince William are furious and the monarch is devastated following allegations made in the memoir Swan Song by Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer. The book claims that Charles sounded giddily elated on the night of Diana's death in 1997 and stated that she would be forgotten soon. Buckingham Palace previously broke its traditional policy of silence to deny the claim that the King said Diana would be forgotten. Earl Spencer insists he is telling the truth and maintains he informed the late American journalist Barbara Walters about the remark shortly after it occurred.
Why it matters
The publication of Swan Song has ruptured relations between the monarch and his former brother-in-law, drawing swift public pushback from the Palace. Earl Spencer defends his disclosures by framing them as an act of historical duty to lay down facts. The involvement of Prince William in the reported fury adds significant domestic pressure to the royal household.
What is confirmed
- King Charles III and Prince William are said to be furious over Charles Spencer's royal memoir.
- Earl Spencer claims he shared King Charles's alleged remark about Princess Diana with the late American journalist Barbara Walters shortly after it was allegedly made in 1997.
- Earl Spencer has insisted he is telling the truth about his claim that King Charles told him Princess Diana would be forgotten.
- King Charles III has been devastated by Charles Spencer's book claims, according to an exclusive source.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles sounded giddily elated on the night of Diana's death and said she would be forgotten soon.
- Buckingham Palace denied the claim that King Charles said Diana would be forgotten.
What to watch next
- Further statements from Buckingham Palace or Prince William regarding the memoir.
- Additional archival evidence or corroboration concerning Earl Spencer's communication with Barbara Walters.
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- www.usmagazine.com — Inside King Charles’ Reaction to Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer’s Book Accusations (Exclusive)
- www.foxnews.com — King Charles, Prince William 'furious' as Princess Diana's brother unleashes explosive claims: experts
- www.yahoo.com — Charles Spencer Says He Told Barbara Walters About King Charles’ Shocking Comment After Princess Diana....
- www.gbnews.com — Barbara Walters 'told about King Charles's alleged Diana ...
- uk.news.yahoo.com — Earl Spencer claims he told Barbara Walters about King’s alleged Diana remark - Yahoo News UK
- www.express.co.uk — Earl Spencer makes new bombshell Palace claim about Diana ...
- www.aol.com — Diana's brother gives seven-word clap back when ... - AOL
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Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded 'giddily elated' after Princess Diana's death
Earl Spencer's memoir 'Swan Song' makes several claims about King Charles and the Royal Family after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Spencer alleges King Charles sounded 'giddily elated' on the night of Diana's death and said she would be forgotten soon. Buckingham Palace has responded, with King Charles denying the claim that he said Diana would be forgotten. The Palace broke its traditional policy of not commenting on such matters.
Why it matters
The claims are made in Earl Spencer's new memoir 'Swan Song: My Sister Diana'. Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997. The Royal Family faced intense criticism over their response to her death and the funeral. Earl Spencer's claims have sparked a reaction from the Palace and media.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer's memoir is titled 'Swan Song: My Sister Diana'
- Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997
- Buckingham Palace responded to Earl Spencer's claims, breaking its traditional policy of not commenting
- King Charles denied saying Princess Diana would be forgotten
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles sounded 'giddily elated' on the night of Princess Diana's death
- King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten soon enough
What to watch next
- Earl Spencer's interviews and public statements about his memoir
- King Charles and Buckingham Palace's further responses to the claims
- Reactions from other members of the Royal Family
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (13)
- www.hellomagazine.com — Earl Spencer's biggest allegations in Princess Diana memoir Swan Song – including King Charles claims
- www.tyla.com — Most explosive claims made about Royal Family in Earl Spencer’s new book
- www.sheknows.com — Queen Elizabeth II Had A Shocking 6-Word Response To Princess Diana’s Death, Per New Biography
- www.abc.net.au — Only Charles Spencer knew the double meaning in his eulogy for Princess Diana, until now
- www.mirror.co.uk — Should Earl Spencer apologise to King Charles? Take our poll and have your say
- www.express.co.uk — 5 things Charles did after Diana's death that makes Earl Spencer's claims seem unlikely | Royal | News | ....
- www.yahoo.com — Princess Diana considered becoming first lady after American politician courted her, brother claims
- www.express.co.uk — Princess Diana's butler slaps down Earl Spencer's cruel claim | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
- www.yahoo.com — Why is Princess Diana's brother making new claims about King Charles nearly 30 years after her death?
- www.dailymail.com — Earl Spencer says he was 'really upset' by 'condescending and not straight' Buckingham Palace response to....
- stylecaster.com — King Charles' Response to Princess Diana's Brother's Book - StyleCaster
- www.aol.com — Piers Morgan Accuses Earl Spencer of ‘Shamelessly Profiting’ From Diana After Harry and Meghan Remark....
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Earl Spencer claims King Charles was elated after Princess Diana's death
Earl Spencer claims in a new memoir that King Charles sounded giddily elated and like a lottery winner on the night Princess Diana died. Spencer further alleges the King stated Diana would be forgotten soon enough and that the Royal Family denied her funeral requests. Buckingham Palace has responded to these claims, breaking its traditional policy of not complaining or explaining. King Charles has specifically denied the claim that he said Diana would be forgotten.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on a forthcoming memoir by Princess Diana's younger brother. These allegations challenge the public image of the monarchy and reignite tensions regarding the Royal Family's relationship with the late princess.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded giddily elated after Princess Diana died.
- Earl Spencer describes King Charles as sounding like a lottery winner following the death of Princess Diana.
- Buckingham Palace responded to the claims made in Earl Spencer's book.
Still unconfirmed
- Princess Diana claimed King Charles is in love with his valet.
What to watch next
- Further official responses from Buckingham Palace regarding specific book claims
- The full release of Earl Spencer's memoir on Tuesday
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (13)
- CNN — Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ just days after her death
- BBC — Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
- Yahoo — 'Never complain, never explain': Buckingham Palace broke its own golden rule over Princess Diana claims
- BBC — Charles 'sounded giddily elated' night Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
- People.com — Princess Diana Claimed King Charles ‘Is in Love with His Valet,’ Charles Spencer Says in Book
- reuters.com — King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes
- People.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Says the Royal Family Denied Her Funeral Request
- Boston Herald — King Charles denies claim he said Princess Diana would soon be forgotten
- The Guardian — Earl Spencer SLATES the king. Charles DESTROYS Spencer. If only Diana were here to click on it | Marina Hyde
- Yahoo — King Charles Faces ‘Out of Control’ Warning Over Bombshell Diana Memoir — Expert
- www.outlookindia.com — King Charles ‘Giddily Elated’ After Diana’s Death, Princess' Brother Claims
- www.cbsnews.com — Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after she died
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