King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book
Buckingham Palace issued a rare and robust rebuke against Earl Charles Spencer following explosive allegations made in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. The book claims that King Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner during a phone call on the night Princess Diana died and stated that she would be forgotten soon enough. The palace responded by stating that grief has colored Earl Spencer's claims, while the exchange has sparked a public war of words between royal officials and the late princess's brother.
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- ✓ Earl Charles Spencer authored a memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- ✓ Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement responding to the book's claims.
- ✓ King Charles stated that grief has colored Earl Spencer's claims.
What changed
Buckingham Palace issued a formal public rebuttal directly addressing the allegations made in Earl Spencer's newly publicized memoir.
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Buckingham Palace Rebuts Earl Spencer Memoir Claims
Buckingham Palace issued a rare and robust rebuke against Earl Charles Spencer following explosive allegations made in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. The book claims that King Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner during a phone call on the night Princess Diana died and stated that she would be forgotten soon enough. The palace responded by stating that grief has colored Earl Spencer's claims, while the exchange has sparked a public war of words between royal officials and the late princess's brother.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on Earl Spencer's new book detailing the life, death and marriage of Princess Diana. Prince Charles and Diana divorced prior to her fatal car crash. Tensions between the royal household and the Spencer family have periodically surfaced in public memoirs and interviews over the decades.
What is confirmed
- Earl Charles Spencer authored a memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement responding to the book's claims.
- King Charles stated that grief has colored Earl Spencer's claims.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles sounded giddily elated, like a lottery winner, during a phone call immediately after Princess Diana's death.
- Prince Charles remarked days after Diana's death that she would be forgotten soon enough.
What to watch next
- The official publication and release of Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Further statements or responses from members of the royal family or associates.
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (17)
- People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
- The Cut — King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book
- 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
- Reuters — King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana's brother
- 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
- The Telegraph — King told staff never to criticise Diana, says former aide
- NBC News — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
- The Times — King Charles: Grief has coloured Earl Spencer’s claims over Diana
- www.nbcnews.com — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
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