'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Earl Spencer accused Buckingham Palace of 'gaslighting' over King Charles's reaction to Princess Diana's death. The palace responded, stating 'grief can colour memory.' The dispute arose from Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' which contains allegations about King Charles. Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Spencer over a factual error in the book.
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- ✓ Earl Spencer's book is titled 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'
- ✓ Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Earl Spencer over a factual error in the book
- ✓ Buckingham Palace stated that 'grief can colour memory'
What changed
Earl Spencer fired back at Buckingham Palace's statement, accusing them of 'gaslighting' over King Charles's reaction to Princess Diana's death.
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Earl Spencer and Palace clash over Diana claims
Earl Spencer accused Buckingham Palace of 'gaslighting' over King Charles's reaction to Princess Diana's death. The palace responded, stating 'grief can colour memory.' The dispute arose from Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' which contains allegations about King Charles. Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Spencer over a factual error in the book.
Why it matters
The controversy surrounds Spencer's claims about King Charles's reaction to Princess Diana's death, made in his recent book. The palace's response suggests that Spencer's memories may be influenced by grief. This public feud adds to the ongoing debate about the royal family's handling of Princess Diana's death and legacy.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer's book is titled 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'
- Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Earl Spencer over a factual error in the book
- Buckingham Palace stated that 'grief can colour memory'
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Spencer spoke with Prince Harry before the book's publication
What to watch next
- Earl Spencer's further comments on the dispute
- Piers Morgan's potential lawsuit against Earl Spencer
- The royal family's official response to Earl Spencer's allegations
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Palace responds to Earl Spencer's Diana book claims
Buckingham Palace has responded to Earl Spencer's claims about King Charles in his book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', stating that grief can colour memory. The palace's rare and strongly worded response comes after Spencer made allegations about King Charles's reaction to Princess Diana's death. Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Spencer over a factual error in the book.
Why it matters
The controversy surrounds Earl Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana, which has sparked a war of words with King Charles III. The book details Spencer's claims about the King's reaction to the crash that killed Princess Diana and includes allegations regarding Morgan. The palace's response suggests that Spencer's grief may have affected his judgment and memory.
What is confirmed
- Buckingham Palace responded to Earl Spencer's claims about King Charles in his book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'.
- The palace stated that grief can colour memory.
- Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Earl Spencer over a factual error in the book.
- Earl Spencer has apologized for a factual error in the book but refuses to pulp the publication.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles III and Prince William are said to be furious over Charles Spencer's royal memoir about Princess Diana.
- Earl Spencer claimed a comment from the late Queen about Princess Diana left him "appalled".
What to watch next
- Earl Spencer's potential legal battle with Piers Morgan
- The royal family's response to further allegations from Earl Spencer
- The impact of the controversy on Prince William and Prince Harry
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- www.stuff.co.nz — The palace hit back, Piers Morgan threatened to sue. Now the Diana book is out
- www.myjoyonline.com — Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says - MyJoyOnline
- www.cbsnews.com — Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him in response to book claims
- www.dailymail.com — Diana's silent son: William sticks to Elizabeth II's 'never complain, never explain' policy because 'wors....
- www.foxnews.com — King Charles, Prince William 'furious' as Princess Diana's brother unleashes explosive claims: experts
- www.express.co.uk — Earl Spencer reveals shocking 2 word response to Diana book critics | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
- www.wionews.com — 'We'll forget her soon enough': Buckingham Palace defends ...
- www.gbnews.com — Earl Spencer admits he 'doesn't know' if William and Harry approve of Diana memoir - GB News
- www.standard.co.uk — Earl Spencer apologises over Diana book mistake - but Piers Morgan vows to sue
- www.bbc.com — BBC Audio | Newscast | Buckingham Palace Hits Back Over Diana Book
- www.dailystar.co.uk — Charles Spencer left 'appalled' by late Queen's comment about Princess Diana
- www.hellomagazine.com — Princess Diana's touching wish for Prince William and Prince Harry
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Buckingham Palace disputes Earl Spencer's memories of Diana's death
Buckingham Palace responded to claims made by Earl Spencer in his book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," stating that grief can colour memory. Spencer previously apologized for a factual error in the text but refuses to pulp the publication despite legal threats from Piers Morgan. The memoir details the King's reaction to the crash that killed Princess Diana and includes allegations regarding Morgan. Spencer has since given a candid interview admitting to one major regret concerning his sister.
Why it matters
The publication follows a long history of public disputes between the Spencer family and the monarchy. This latest conflict centers on the accuracy of personal recollections versus official accounts of royal behavior during a period of national mourning.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer wrote a book titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" that went on sale Tuesday.
- Spencer apologized for a factual error within the book.
- Piers Morgan has made legal threats and called for the book to be pulped.
Still unconfirmed
- The memoir contains allegations regarding King Charles's reaction to the crash that killed Princess Diana.
- The text includes claims about Piers Morgan.
What to watch next
- Legal rulings on Piers Morgan's threats to pulp the book
- Further responses from Buckingham Palace regarding specific allegations
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- www.abc.net.au — VIDEO: The bitter war of words between the King and Princess Diana’s brother
- www.gbnews.com — Earl Spencer reveals major Princess Diana regret in candid admission
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Earl Spencer apologises for factual error in Diana memoir amid legal threats
Charles Spencer has apologised for a factual error in his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which went on sale Tuesday. Despite legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan and calls to pulp the publication, Spencer refuses to remove the book from shelves. The memoir contains allegations regarding King Charles's reaction to the crash that killed Princess Diana, adding to a series of public disputes between the Earl and Buckingham Palace. Spencer also includes claims about Morgan in the text.
Why it matters
The memoir follows a period of tension where the Palace suggested grief could colour memory regarding Spencer's account of a 1997 phone call. Previous disputes included an alleged 1992 confrontation where King Charles complained about his inheritance during their father's funeral.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer's book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" went on sale Tuesday.
- Charles Spencer admitted to one factual error in the book during an appearance on 7.30.
Still unconfirmed
- Piers Morgan is threatening legal action to have the book pulped.
What to watch next
- Court filings or a settlement between Piers Morgan and Charles Spencer.
- A formal response from Buckingham Palace regarding the specific allegations in the memoir.
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- www.spectator.com.au — The King and Charles Spencer are both victims
- www.nbcnews.com — Princess Diana’s brother reopens royal wounds as bombshell memoir goes on sale
- www.express.co.uk — Earl Spencer has just made huge Piers Morgan mistake – but not for reason you'd think
- www.abc.net.au — Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer apologises for factual error in new book amid legal threat, call to 'pulp' it
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Earl Spencer Details 1992 Foot-Stamping Incident Involving Charles
Earl Spencer has detailed an alleged 1992 confrontation with King Charles, claiming the future monarch stamped his foot and complained about his inheritance on the day of their father's funeral. This disclosure follows an escalating public disagreement between Buckingham Palace and Earl Spencer concerning remarks about Princess Diana. The Palace previously suggested that grief can cloud reason and colour memory, responding to Spencer's claims about a 1997 phone call. Meanwhile, Prince Harry avoided questions regarding the memoir during a recent public appearance in London, adding to a dramatic week for the royal family.
Why it matters
The escalating dispute between Buckingham Palace and Earl Spencer underscores ongoing tensions within royal circles. This public airing of decades-old grievances arrives amid other family developments, including Prince Harry and Meghan removing their children from a British school.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles stamped his foot and complained about being treated like a child on the day of their father's funeral in April 1992.
- Earl Spencer claims Charles told him he was so lucky to be inheriting the vast Spencer estate while still in his twenties.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles allegedly told Earl Spencer 'you're lucky to be inheriting so young' during an extraordinary conversation more than 30 years ago.
What to watch next
- Further statements from Buckingham Palace responding to Earl Spencer's latest claims.
- Any direct response from King Charles regarding the 1992 funeral conversation.
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- www.dailymail.com — Earl Spencer claims future king Charles stamped his foot and told him 'you're lucky to be inheriting so young' on day of his father's funeral
- www.express.co.uk — From school turmoil to Palace war of words - inside a chaotic week for the royals
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Earl Spencer defends claims King Charles said Diana would be forgotten
Earl Spencer maintains he is telling the truth regarding a 1997 phone call where King Charles allegedly said of Princess Diana, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough." In a BBC interview, Spencer stated these were "exactly" the words used and claimed he informed family and friends immediately because the remark was "monstrous." Buckingham Palace has countered that grief can "cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory." Meanwhile, Prince Harry avoided questions about the memoir during his first public appearance in London since August.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on a private conversation following Princess Diana's death in 1997. The Daily Mail is exclusively serializing the memoir. The conflict highlights ongoing tension between the Royal Family and the Spencer family.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer told the BBC that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.
- Buckingham Palace stated that grief can "cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory".
- The Daily Mail is exclusively serializing Earl Spencer's memoir.
- Prince Harry made his first public appearance in London since moving back in August.
Still unconfirmed
- Richard Eden claims the Palace's response to the book was a "terribly misguided mistake" and the King responded too quickly.
- Earl Spencer told friends and family about the alleged outburst straight away because it was monstrous.
What to watch next
- Further responses from the Duke of Sussex after he reads the memoir.
- Additional evidence or witness testimony from the family members Spencer claims he notified in 1997.
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- www.mirror.co.uk — Royal Family live: Moment Harry ignores question about Earl Spencer’s explosive book after Palace hits back
- www.dailymail.com — Royal statement on Earl Spencer's book claims was a 'terribly misguided mistake' and the King should not have responded 'so quickly', claims RICHARD EDEN in Palace C…
- www.ibtimes.com.au — Earl Spencer's New Book Claims King Charles Said Diana Would Be 'Forgotten Soon Enough' After Her Death
- www.bbc.com — 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
- www.dailymail.com — 'I'm telling the truth. His words were monstrous': Earl Spencer hits back at Charles in defiant interview about his call with the King in the days after Diana's death
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Buckingham Palace rebuts Earl Spencer's claim about King Charles and Diana
Buckingham Palace has issued a rare rebuke of claims made in a new memoir by Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana. Spencer alleges that in the days following Diana's 1997 death, the then-Prince Charles told him she would be forgotten "soon enough." The Palace has challenged this account, sparking a public disagreement over the private conversation. Prince Harry was reportedly given advance warning of the book's contents but has not yet read the memoir, according to a source close to the Duke of Sussex.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on the emotional aftermath of Princess Diana's death and the nature of the relationship between the royal family and her siblings. Such public responses from the Palace are uncommon and indicate a significant disagreement over the historical record.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims in his memoir that Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" shortly after her death.
- Buckingham Palace has issued a response rebutting the claims made in Earl Spencer's book.
Still unconfirmed
- Prince Harry was given advance warning about the book but has not read it.
What to watch next
- Further specific details from the Palace regarding the nature of the conversation
- A direct response from Prince Harry regarding the memoir
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (14)
- 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
- usatoday.com — Royal family issues rare rebuke of claims in Princess Diana's brother's book
- 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
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Buckingham Palace rebuts claim in book by Princess Diana's brother
- Yahoo — King Charles responds to claims in Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana
- The Guardian — Earl Spencer’s memoir claims Prince Charles said of Diana: ‘We’ll forget her soon enough’
- BBC — Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
- The Telegraph — Palace hits back at Earl Spencer book
- www.dailymail.com — Prince Harry reveals he was 'aware' of Earl Spencer's book as King enters war of words with Diana's brother who claims Charles told him she would be 'forgotten' da…
- leadership.ng — Buckingham Palace Responds To Charles Spencer’s Claim About King Charles And Diana
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