Princess Diana’s brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Earl Spencer has published explosive claims about King Charles in his upcoming memoir, asserting that Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner on the night Princess Diana died and remarked that she would be forgotten soon enough days later. Charles Spencer is defending the claims in interviews, insisting he is telling the truth. The allegations have sparked a war of words with Buckingham Palace, drawing significant attention to the ongoing tensions between the royal family and Diana's relatives.
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- ✓ Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner on the night Princess Diana died.
- ✓ Princess Diana's brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death.
- ✓ Buckingham Palace is in a war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in the Diana book.
- ✓ Charles Spencer asserts he is telling the truth about a call with then-Prince Charles after Diana's death.
What changed
Earl Spencer released new excerpts and defended his upcoming memoir in television interviews, prompting a direct dispute from Buckingham Palace.
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Earl Spencer Makes Explosive Claims Against King Charles in New Book
Earl Spencer has published explosive claims about King Charles in his upcoming memoir, asserting that Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner on the night Princess Diana died and remarked that she would be forgotten soon enough days later. Charles Spencer is defending the claims in interviews, insisting he is telling the truth. The allegations have sparked a war of words with Buckingham Palace, drawing significant attention to the ongoing tensions between the royal family and Diana's relatives.
Why it matters
The new book by Princess Diana's brother brings fresh scrutiny to the monarchy's actions surrounding her death three decades ago. Buckingham Palace entered into a war of words with Earl Spencer in response to the published excerpts. The revelations also touch on concerns regarding Prince Harry and the lack of care he faced after his mother's death.
What is confirmed
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded giddily elated like a lottery winner on the night Princess Diana died.
- Princess Diana's brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death.
- Buckingham Palace is in a war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in the Diana book.
- Charles Spencer asserts he is telling the truth about a call with then-Prince Charles after Diana's death.
Still unconfirmed
- Earl Spencer felt there was a lack of care for Prince Harry after Diana's death.
What to watch next
- Full publication and release of Earl Spencer's memoir
- Further official statements from Buckingham Palace regarding the book's claims
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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
- People.com — Princess Diana Claimed King Charles ‘Is in Love with His Valet,’ Charles Spencer Says in Book
- Inquirer.net — Princess Diana’s brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
- Yahoo — Shock and heartbreak for Prince William and Prince Harry
- inews.co.uk — ‘Harry was allowed to spin out of control’: Earl Spencer’s five latest bombshell claims
- www.yahoo.com — Princess Diana’s brother makes new claims in book on how she was treated by Royal Family
- www.nbcnews.com — Princess Diana's brother defends bombshell new book claims
- cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com — Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against King Charles in upcoming book
- www.outlookindia.com — King Charles ‘Giddily Elated’ After Diana’s Death, Princess' Brother Claims
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