Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
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.
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- ✓ 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.
What changed
Earl Spencer published a memoir alleging King Charles reacted with elation to Diana's death and that the Palace denied her funeral wishes.
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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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