Royal Family Disregarded Princess Diana’s Funeral Request, Says Her Brother Charles Spencer
Earl Charles Spencer claims in an upcoming memoir that the royal family ignored Princess Diana's final funeral wishes and displayed a lack of care for Prince Harry after her death. Excerpts published ahead of the book release also allege that then-Prince Charles sounded like a lottery winner and appeared giddily elated during a phone call shortly after Diana died, remarking that she would be forgotten soon enough. Buckingham Palace and the royal family are embroiled in a war of words with the earl over the bombshell allegations.
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- ✓ Earl Charles Spencer claims in his upcoming book that the royal family disregarded Princess Diana's final funeral request.
- ✓ According to the memoir excerpts, King Charles sounded like a lottery winner and giddily elated during a phone call shortly after Princess Diana died.
- ✓ Charles Spencer writes that Prince Harry was allowed to spin out of control due to a lack of obvious care following his mother's death.
What changed
Serialised excerpts from Earl Charles Spencer's forthcoming memoir have entered the public domain, detailing private phone calls and funeral disputes.
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Earl Spencer Memoir Accuses Royal Family Over Diana Funeral
Earl Charles Spencer claims in an upcoming memoir that the royal family ignored Princess Diana's final funeral wishes and displayed a lack of care for Prince Harry after her death. Excerpts published ahead of the book release also allege that then-Prince Charles sounded like a lottery winner and appeared giddily elated during a phone call shortly after Diana died, remarking that she would be forgotten soon enough. Buckingham Palace and the royal family are embroiled in a war of words with the earl over the bombshell allegations.
Why it matters
The revelations surface through serialised excerpts from Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, authored by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. King Charles and Prince William were reportedly blindsided by the memoir. The publication has reignited public scrutiny regarding the royal household's handling of Diana's death and the subsequent care of her young sons.
What is confirmed
- Earl Charles Spencer claims in his upcoming book that the royal family disregarded Princess Diana's final funeral request.
- According to the memoir excerpts, King Charles sounded like a lottery winner and giddily elated during a phone call shortly after Princess Diana died.
- Charles Spencer writes that Prince Harry was allowed to spin out of control due to a lack of obvious care following his mother's death.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer claims King Charles stated Princess Diana would be forgotten soon enough just days after her death.
What to watch next
- The official release of Earl Charles Spencer's memoir next week.
- Any official statements or responses from Buckingham Palace addressing the book's specific claims.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (8)
- 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
- reuters.com — King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes
- instyle.com — Royal Family Disregarded Princess Diana’s Funeral Request, Says Her Brother Charles Spencer
- Yahoo — King Charles & Prince William Blindsided by Bombshell Diana Memoir — Source
- www.tyla.com — Princess Diana’s brother claims Royal Family denied her final funeral request
- www.nbcnews.com — Diana’s brother says Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death
- www.huffpost.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Writes Of ‘Lack Of Obvious Care’ For Harry After His Mother’s Death
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