Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
Buckingham Palace and King Charles have issued responses to claims made in Earl Spencer's upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, my sister". The conflict centers on an allegation that the King told Spencer, "we'll forget her soon enough" before Princess Diana's funeral. While the Palace suggests grief can "cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory," some critics describe the royal response as a "terribly misguided mistake." Prince Harry has avoided questions regarding the book during his first public appearance in London since August.
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- ✓ Buckingham Palace issued a statement responding to claims in a book by Earl Spencer.
- ✓ Earl Spencer's memoir is titled "Swan Song: Diana, my sister".
- ✓ The Daily Mail is exclusively serializing the memoir.
- ✓ Prince Harry declined to answer questions about the book during a public appearance in London.
What changed
The Daily Mail's Richard Eden criticized the speed and nature of the Palace's response to the memoir's claims.
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Buckingham Palace disputes claims in Earl Spencer's Diana memoir
Buckingham Palace and King Charles have issued responses to claims made in Earl Spencer's upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, my sister". The conflict centers on an allegation that the King told Spencer, "we'll forget her soon enough" before Princess Diana's funeral. While the Palace suggests grief can "cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory," some critics describe the royal response as a "terribly misguided mistake." Prince Harry has avoided questions regarding the book during his first public appearance in London since August.
Why it matters
The memoir is currently being serialized in the Daily Mail before its official release next week. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the British monarchy and the family of the late Princess Diana.
What is confirmed
- Buckingham Palace issued a statement responding to claims in a book by Earl Spencer.
- Earl Spencer's memoir is titled "Swan Song: Diana, my sister".
- The Daily Mail is exclusively serializing the memoir.
- Prince Harry declined to answer questions about the book during a public appearance in London.
Still unconfirmed
- King Charles issued a "fiery" response to his former sister-in-law's brother.
What to watch next
- The full release of "Swan Song: Diana, my sister" next week.
- Further public comments from Prince William regarding the memoir.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (9)
- 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
- AP News — Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana’s brother
- The Guardian — As Charles refutes Earl Spencer’s claim about Diana, how royal statements give a glimpse behind palace doors
- CBS News — Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral
- www.mirror.co.uk — Royal Family live: Moment Harry ignores question about Earl Spencer’s explosive book after Palace hits back
- www.bbc.co.uk — 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book
- www.dailymail.com — Royal statement on Earl Spencer's book claims was a 'terribly misguided mistake' and the King should not have responded 'so quickly', claims RICHARD EDEN in Palace C…
- www.hellomagazine.com — Shock for Prince William and Prince Harry following Earl Spencer book release
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