King Charles issues blistering statement in response to Charles Spencer’s book claims on Princess Diana’s death
King Charles III issued a rare and robust statement through Buckingham Palace following claims in an upcoming memoir by Earl Charles Spencer. The book alleges that the King told Spencer that Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" just days after her death. While multiple reports describe the King as furious or deeply upset by these explosive allegations, the palace response serves as a formal rebuke of the claims made by the Princess's brother regarding her final days.
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- ✓ Buckingham Palace issued a robust statement responding to claims in Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir.
- ✓ Earl Charles Spencer claims in his book that King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough".
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Buckingham Palace issued a formal statement rebuking claims in Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir.
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King Charles responds to Charles Spencer's memoir claims on Princess Diana
King Charles III issued a rare and robust statement through Buckingham Palace following claims in an upcoming memoir by Earl Charles Spencer. The book alleges that the King told Spencer that Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" just days after her death. While multiple reports describe the King as furious or deeply upset by these explosive allegations, the palace response serves as a formal rebuke of the claims made by the Princess's brother regarding her final days.
Why it matters
The tension involves the relationship between the British monarch and his former brother-in-law. The upcoming memoir addresses the circumstances surrounding the death of Princess Diana. This public clash marks a rare instance of the palace directly responding to family claims.
What is confirmed
- Buckingham Palace issued a robust statement responding to claims in Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir.
- Earl Charles Spencer claims in his book that King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough".
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles is furious and deeply upset by the explosive claims in the memoir.
- The King told Charles Spencer "We'll forget her soon" just days after Diana's death.
What to watch next
- The official release of Earl Charles Spencer's memoir
- Further statements from the Spencer family
- Additional clarifications from Buckingham Palace
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (7)
- 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
- Page Six — King Charles issues blistering statement in response to Charles Spencer’s book claims on Princess Diana’s death
- The Cut — King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book
- townandcountrymag.com — King Charles Reportedly Told Princess Diana’s Brother “We’ll Forget Her Soon” Just Days After Her Death
- www.nbcnews.com — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
- www.yahoo.com — King Charles Is ‘Furious’ With Charles Spencer’s Bombshell Diana Claims in Memoir — Report
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