King Charles Makes Rare Statement Over Bombshell Diana Memoir
Buckingham Palace has issued an uncharacteristic and fiery rebuttal against claims made in a forthcoming memoir by Earl Spencer about Princess Diana. Titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, the book alleges that King Charles sounded thrilled after Diana died and that he claimed she would soon be forgotten. The memoir also revisits Diana's divorce and claims the Royal Family denied her final funeral request. Prince Harry was reportedly aware of the book prior to its release, while King Charles and Prince William were allegedly blindsided by the publication.
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- ✓ King Charles issued a rare response to claims made in a book by Earl Spencer about Princess Diana.
- ✓ Earl Spencer authored a forthcoming memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- ✓ Prince Harry was aware of the book by Diana's brother ahead of its release.
What changed
Buckingham Palace responded with a rare public rebuttal against the claims made in Earl Spencer's upcoming book.
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Buckingham Palace Issues Rare Rebuttal Over Earl Spencer Memoir
Buckingham Palace has issued an uncharacteristic and fiery rebuttal against claims made in a forthcoming memoir by Earl Spencer about Princess Diana. Titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, the book alleges that King Charles sounded thrilled after Diana died and that he claimed she would soon be forgotten. The memoir also revisits Diana's divorce and claims the Royal Family denied her final funeral request. Prince Harry was reportedly aware of the book prior to its release, while King Charles and Prince William were allegedly blindsided by the publication.
Why it matters
The dispute marks a public escalation in tensions between the monarchy and the family of the late Princess Diana. Memoirs concerning the royal family frequently trigger intense media scrutiny and public debate over historical events. The involvement of Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, adds significant weight to the allegations inside the book.
What is confirmed
- King Charles issued a rare response to claims made in a book by Earl Spencer about Princess Diana.
- Earl Spencer authored a forthcoming memoir titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Prince Harry was aware of the book by Diana's brother ahead of its release.
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Spencer's memoir accuses King Charles of sounding thrilled after Diana died.
- King Charles denied saying Princess Diana would soon be forgotten.
- Princess Diana claimed King Charles was in love with his valet.
- The Royal Family denied Princess Diana's final funeral request.
- King Charles and Prince William were blindsided by the bombshell memoir.
What to watch next
- The official release of Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Any further statements from Buckingham Palace or Prince Harry regarding the book.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (13)
- People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
- BBC — Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
- NBC News — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
- The Hollywood Reporter — King Charles Makes Rare Statement Over Bombshell Diana Memoir
- AP News — Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana’s brother
- www.yahoo.com — King Charles Warned of ‘More Explosive Claims’ in Bombshell Diana Memoir — Expert
- www.ibtimes.co.uk — 'Giddily Elated': Earl Spencer's Bombshell Memoir Accuses Charles of Sounding Thrilled After Diana Died
- www.aol.com — Princess Diana Claimed King Charles ‘Is in Love with His Valet,’ Her Brother Charles Spencer Reveals in Bombshell Book
- ca.style.yahoo.com — Prince Harry Was 'Aware' of Book by Diana's Brother, According to Sources
- www.mirror.co.uk — Royal Family live: Moment Harry ignores question about Earl Spencer’s explosive book after Palace hits back
- www.yahoo.com — King Charles & Prince William Blindsided by Bombshell Diana Memoir — Source
- www.nydailynews.com — King Charles denies claim he said Princess Diana would soon be forgotten
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