Princess Diana Believed King Charles Was “in Love” With a Member of His Staff, Her Brother Charles Spencer Claims
Britain's royal family faces fresh turmoil after the publication of a new memoir by Earl Charles Spencer titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. In the book, Princess Diana's brother claims that the late princess believed King Charles was in love with his male valet during their marriage. Earl Spencer also alleges that King Charles sounded like a lottery winner and was giddily elated, remarking that Diana would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death. Buckingham Palace has entered into a war of words with Earl Spencer, breaking its traditional golden rule against addressing such claims.
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- ✓ Earl Charles Spencer claims in his book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister that Princess Diana believed King Charles was in love with his male valet.
- ✓ King Charles denies the allegations made in the new Spencer book.
- ✓ Buckingham Palace has engaged in a war of words with Earl Spencer over the claims.
What changed
Earl Charles Spencer published a new memoir containing contested personal recollections regarding Princess Diana and King Charles.
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Earl Spencer Memoir Triggers Palace War of Words Over Diana Claims
Britain's royal family faces fresh turmoil after the publication of a new memoir by Earl Charles Spencer titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. In the book, Princess Diana's brother claims that the late princess believed King Charles was in love with his male valet during their marriage. Earl Spencer also alleges that King Charles sounded like a lottery winner and was giddily elated, remarking that Diana would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death. Buckingham Palace has entered into a war of words with Earl Spencer, breaking its traditional golden rule against addressing such claims.
Why it matters
The publication of Earl Charles Spencer's book brings renewed public attention to the turbulent end of the marriage between Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles. Buckingham Palace has disputed the claims in a public war of words, marking a departure from its historical stance of ignoring controversial biographical releases. Prince Harry has reportedly ignored questions regarding the memoir during a public appearance in the United Kingdom.
What is confirmed
- Earl Charles Spencer claims in his book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister that Princess Diana believed King Charles was in love with his male valet.
- King Charles denies the allegations made in the new Spencer book.
- Buckingham Palace has engaged in a war of words with Earl Spencer over the claims.
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Spencer claims that King Charles sounded like a lottery winner and said Diana would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death.
- Earl Spencer writes that King Charles was giddily elated when Princess Diana died.
- Earl Spencer alleges that the royal family denied Princess Diana's funeral request.
What to watch next
- Further official statements or legal responses from Buckingham Palace regarding the allegations in Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
- Public reactions or statements from senior members of the royal family, including Prince Harry.
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- CNN — Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ just days after her death
- BBC — Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana 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
- People.com — Princess Diana Claimed King Charles ‘Is in Love with His Valet,’ Charles Spencer Says in Book
- reuters.com — King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes
- People.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Says the Royal Family Denied Her Funeral Request
- instyle.com — Princess Diana Believed King Charles Was “in Love” With a Member of His Staff, Her Brother Charles Spencer Claims
- BBC — 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book
- Financial Times — King Charles denies Diana allegations in new Spencer book
- Dawn Images — Princess Diana's brother's new book says Charles was 'giddily elated' when she died
- yahoo.com — Prince Harry Seemingly Ignores Question About Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir at UK Event — Report
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