Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral
Earl Charles Spencer is defending his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, during a series of media appearances. Spencer maintains the book is not a hatchet job or an attack on King Charles. The memoir details allegations about the late Princess Diana, including a claim that the monarch told Spencer they would forget her soon enough prior to her funeral. Buckingham Palace previously suggested grief clouded Spencer's memory, prompting accusations of gaslighting. Despite pushback from the royal household and legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan, the author refuses to pull the book.
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- ✓ Earl Spencer appeared on CNN's The Source With Kaitlan Collins to discuss his book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- ✓ Earl Spencer stated that his memoir is not a hatchet job and is intended as a cautionary tale for how people treat Diana's youngest son.
- ✓ Earl Spencer discussed King Charles' alleged remarks following Princess Diana's death during an interview on Katie Couric's podcast.
What changed
Earl Spencer has expanded his public defense of the memoir through additional broadcast appearances on programs including CNN and Katie Couric's podcast.
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Earl Spencer Defends Memoir as Monarchy Clash Continues
Earl Charles Spencer is defending his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, during a series of media appearances. Spencer maintains the book is not a hatchet job or an attack on King Charles. The memoir details allegations about the late Princess Diana, including a claim that the monarch told Spencer they would forget her soon enough prior to her funeral. Buckingham Palace previously suggested grief clouded Spencer's memory, prompting accusations of gaslighting. Despite pushback from the royal household and legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan, the author refuses to pull the book.
Why it matters
The public dispute highlights persistent tensions between the royal household and the family of the late Princess Diana. Spencer intends the publication to serve as a cautionary tale regarding how people treat Diana's youngest son. The controversy draws widespread media attention, spanning multiple television and podcast interviews.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer appeared on CNN's The Source With Kaitlan Collins to discuss his book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Earl Spencer stated that his memoir is not a hatchet job and is intended as a cautionary tale for how people treat Diana's youngest son.
- Earl Spencer discussed King Charles' alleged remarks following Princess Diana's death during an interview on Katie Couric's podcast.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer's memoir will not shake the monarchy, according to external commentary.
What to watch next
- Further responses or statements from Buckingham Palace regarding the memoir's claims.
- Additional media appearances and interviews by Earl Spencer to promote the book.
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- radaronline.com — EXCLUSIVE: Why Charles Spencer's Princess Diana Memoir 'Won't Shake the Monarchy'
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- www.ctvnews.ca — Royals: Charles Spencer on Diana book: ‘Not a hatchet job’
- katiecouric.com — What King Charles Said to Princess Diana's Brother After She Died
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Charles Spencer Defends Memoir As Palace Rejects Claims
Charles Spencer has defended his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, following pushback from Buckingham Palace over allegations regarding the late Princess Diana. Spencer claimed that King Charles told him "we'll forget her soon enough" before Diana's funeral, a remark he previously shared with Barbara Walters. Buckingham Palace stated that fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment, and colour memory, prompting Spencer to accuse the royal household of gaslighting him. Despite receiving legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan and admitting to a factual error, Spencer has refused to pull the book from shelves.
Why it matters
The publication has revived long-standing tensions between the royal family and Diana's relatives. Experts indicate that King Charles III and Prince William are furious over the damning allegations detailed in the memoir. Meanwhile, Spencer has used media appearances to discuss related family dynamics, including Prince Harry's involvement and a secret summer stay by Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Althorp.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer released his memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister on Tuesday.
- Buckingham Palace responded that fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment, and colour memory.
- Charles Spencer accused King Charles of telling him "we'll forget her soon enough" prior to Princess Diana's funeral.
Still unconfirmed
- Broadcaster Piers Morgan issued legal threats over the book's contents.
What to watch next
- Any further legal actions or formal statements from Buckingham Palace or Piers Morgan regarding the memoir.
- Potential responses from Prince William or Prince Harry regarding the book's claims.
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- www.abc.net.au — Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer apologises for factual error in new book amid legal threat, call to 'pulp' it
- www.nine.com.au — Earl Spencer Swan Song: The 11 biggest claims from Charles Spencer’s book on his sister Princess Diana
- www.cbsnews.com — Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him in response to book claims
- www.foxnews.com — King Charles, Prince William 'furious' as Princess Diana's brother unleashes explosive claims: experts
- www.aol.com — Princess Diana's eerie two word comment just months before her tragic car crash death
- www.yahoo.com — Princess Diana's brother just accused King Charles III of ...
- pagesix.com — Princess Diana's brother clarifies Prince Harry's involvement ...
- www.eonline.com — Princess Diana’s Funeral Remark to Charles Spencer Revealed in Swan Song - E! News
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- www.thestar.com.my — New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
- www.express.co.uk — The eerie funeral comment Princess Diana made just 2 months ...
- www.walesonline.co.uk — Earl Spencer hits back at King Charles over 'very aggressive' comment - Wales Online
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Diana's Brother Releases Memoir Detailing Royal Family Claims
Charles Spencer has released his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which brings new allegations regarding the British royal family into public view. The book went on sale Tuesday and touches on the response of then-Prince Charles to the fatal crash of Princess Diana. It also surfaces past claims about the royal marriage and internal family dynamics. Buckingham Palace and King Charles previously rejected accounts made by Spencer concerning the King's reaction following Diana's death. The publication revives long-standing tensions between the royal family and Diana's relatives.
Why it matters
The memoir arrives amid ongoing public fascination with the late Princess Diana and her turbulent marriage to King Charles III. Charles Spencer previously alleged that the then-Prince of Wales made dismissive remarks about Diana before her funeral and sounded like a lottery winner the night she died. Buckingham Palace challenged those initial claims, prompting a defense from Spencer regarding the truthfulness of his accounts.
What is confirmed
- Charles Spencer's memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, went on sale Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer alleges in his book that King Charles had a specific response to the crash that killed Princess Diana.
- Charles Spencer revives a claim about Princess Diana's reasons for getting a divorce from the future king.
- Charles Spencer claims Diana stated the Queen wanted to have then-Prince Charles' protruding ears surgically pinned back.
What to watch next
- Any official response or statement from Buckingham Palace regarding the claims in the published memoir.
- Public reaction and sales figures for Charles Spencer's new book.
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- www.nbcnews.com — Princess Diana’s brother reopens royal wounds as bombshell memoir goes on sale
- www.chicagotribune.com — Who was Charles’ valet? Diana’s brother revives shock claim about king’s sexual past.
- radaronline.com — Princess Diana's Brother Claims the Queen Wanted Charles' Ears Pinned Back
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Charles Spencer claims King Charles gaslit him over Diana death accounts
Charles Spencer alleges King Charles III gaslit him after Buckingham Palace challenged claims regarding the King's reaction to Princess Diana's death. In a forthcoming memoir, Spencer claims the then-Prince of Wales sounded like a lottery winner the night Diana died and later stated, "we'll forget her soon enough" before the funeral. The King and the Palace have rejected these accounts, though Spencer maintains his version of the phone call is truthful.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on the emotional state and private comments of the King during the immediate aftermath of Princess Diana's passing. This conflict highlights a deep rift between the Spencer family and the British monarchy.
What is confirmed
- Buckingham Palace and King Charles rejected Earl Spencer's claims about the King's reaction to Princess Diana's death.
- Charles Spencer maintains he is telling the truth about a phone call with the King.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer says he was gaslit by King Charles III.
What to watch next
- Publication of the full memoir by Charles Spencer
- Further formal responses from Buckingham Palace
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- www.foxnews.com — Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer says King Charles 'gaslit' him over memoir claims
- samoaglobalnews.com — ‘We’ll Forget Her Soon Enough’: Fresh Claims Expose Alleged Rift Over Princess Diana’s Death
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King Charles denies Earl Spencer's claims about Princess Diana's death
King Charles and Buckingham Palace have rejected claims made by Earl Spencer in a new book regarding the King's reaction to Princess Diana's death. Spencer alleges that Charles sounded "giddily elated" and "like a lottery winner" the night she died, and later told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before the funeral. While the Palace typically avoids public disputes, it issued a rare response to challenge these accounts. Earl Spencer has since insisted he is telling the truth about the phone call.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on the emotional state of the King during the immediate aftermath of the 1997 tragedy. It highlights ongoing tensions between the British royal family and the Spencer family. The Palace's decision to respond breaks the traditional royal protocol of never complaining and never explaining.
What is confirmed
- Buckingham Palace rejected claims that King Charles was elated after the death of Princess Diana.
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded giddily elated the night Princess Diana died.
- Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles told him they would forget Princess Diana soon enough before her funeral.
- Earl Spencer maintains he is telling the truth regarding his account of the phone call.
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Spencer claims a lack of obvious care for Prince Harry after the funeral caused the prince to spin out of control.
What to watch next
- Further responses from Earl Spencer regarding the Palace's denial
- Release of specific evidence or recordings from the book's claims
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- People.com — King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana
- NBC News — King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
- CNN — Britain’s royal family wracked by fresh turmoil after brief summer respite
- Yahoo — 'Never complain, never explain': Buckingham Palace broke its own golden rule over Princess Diana claims
- CBS News — Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral
- BBC — Charles 'sounded giddily elated' night Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
- The Guardian — Charles sounded ‘giddily elated‘ after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer
- The Guardian — Earl Spencer SLATES the king. Charles DESTROYS Spencer. If only Diana were here to click on it | Marina Hyde
- The Washington Post — Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
- CBS News — Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after she died
- www.realitytea.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Fires Back After Palace Challenges King Charles Claim
- pagesix.com — Princess Diana’s brother claims ‘lack of care’ for Prince Harry after mom’s funeral caused him to ‘spin out of control’
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