Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death
Charles Spencer has released a memoir titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which contains allegations regarding King Charles III's reaction to the car crash that killed Princess Diana. Spencer has accused the King of gaslighting in a dispute over the book's claims. Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement in response to the allegations. A source reports the King is deeply wounded by the claims, while Spencer has used a BBC interview to defend his accounts of the royal fallout.
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- ✓ Charles Spencer wrote a memoir titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" that went on sale Tuesday.
- ✓ Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement regarding allegations in the book.
- ✓ Charles Spencer accused King Charles III of gaslighting in a dispute over the book's claims.
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Charles Spencer released his memoir and defended his allegations in a BBC interview.
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Charles Spencer memoir sparks dispute with King Charles III
Charles Spencer has released a memoir titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which contains allegations regarding King Charles III's reaction to the car crash that killed Princess Diana. Spencer has accused the King of gaslighting in a dispute over the book's claims. Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement in response to the allegations. A source reports the King is deeply wounded by the claims, while Spencer has used a BBC interview to defend his accounts of the royal fallout.
Why it matters
The relationship between the Spencer and Windsor families has been strained since the death of Princess Diana. This memoir reopens conflicts regarding the royal family's public and private conduct during the mourning period.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer wrote a memoir titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" that went on sale Tuesday.
- Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement regarding allegations in the book.
- Charles Spencer accused King Charles III of gaslighting in a dispute over the book's claims.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Philip overruled King Charles regarding their positions in Princess Diana's funeral walk.
What to watch next
- Further official responses from Buckingham Palace
- Legal challenges regarding the memoir's claims
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- instyle.com — King Charles’s Aide Speculates About Surprising Reason Why Princess Diana’s Brother Wrote Bombshell New Book
- Yahoo — King Charles ‘Deeply Wounded’ by Charles Spencer Memoir Claim — Source
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- www.ksmu.org — New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
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