King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book

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   King Charles Refutes Claims in New Book by Princess Diana's Brother

   King Charles and Buckingham Palace have issued a rare rebuttal to claims made by Charles Spencer in a new book about Princess Diana. The Palace specifically challenged Spencer's assertion that the King said Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death. This response breaks the royal family's traditional "never complain, never explain" protocol. While the King denies the comment, Spencer's book includes further allegations regarding the King's demeanor following Diana's passing and claims the royal family denied her funeral requests.

   Why it matters

   The dispute follows a brief period of stability for the royal family after the summer. It highlights ongoing tensions between the monarchy and the Spencer family. The timing coincides with Prince Harry's reported prior knowledge of the book's contents.

   What is confirmed

   • Buckingham Palace rebutted claims made by Charles Spencer in his new book about Princess Diana.
   • Charles Spencer claims King Charles said Princess Diana would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.
   • King Charles has refuted the claim that he said Princess Diana would be soon forgotten.
   • The royal family's response departs from the "never complain, never explain" rule.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Sources claim Prince Harry was aware of the book's contents before publication.

   What to watch next

   • Further evidence or witness testimony regarding the conversation between King Charles and Charles Spencer
   • Official comments from Prince Harry regarding his involvement with the book
   • Additional rebuttals from the Palace regarding the valet or lottery winner claims
   Sources used for this update (23)

   1. People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
   2. Page Six — Exclusive | Prince Harry knew about bombshells in Princess Di’s brother’s new book: sources
   3. CNN — Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ just days after her death
   4. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Buckingham Palace rebuts claim in book by Princess Diana's brother
   5. BBC — Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
   6. NBC News — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
   7. CNN — Britain’s royal family wracked by fresh turmoil after brief summer respite
   8. Yahoo — 'Never complain, never explain': Buckingham Palace broke its own golden rule over Princess Diana claims
   9. KCCI — Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother
   10. Yahoo — Buckingham Palace Challenges Charles Spencer’s Claim King Charles Said ‘We’ll Forget Her Soon Enough’ After Diana’s Death
   11. The Guardian — As Charles refutes Earl Spencer’s claim about Diana, how royal statements give a glimpse behind palace doors
   12. CBS News — Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral
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