The new bombshell book that could tear the Royal Family apart
Charles Spencer has released a memoir containing allegations against the Royal Family and King Charles. Spencer claims the monarchy denied a specific funeral request made by Princess Diana. He also alleges that King Charles sounded "giddily elated" following her death, a claim the Palace has rejected. Reports conflict regarding whether Prince Harry was informed about the memoir's contents before its release.
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- ✓ Charles Spencer has released a memoir containing allegations against the Royal Family and King Charles.
- ✓ Spencer claims the monarchy denied a specific funeral request made by Princess Diana.
- ✓ He also alleges that King Charles sounded "giddily elated" following her death, a claim the Palace has rejected.
What changed
Charles Spencer published a memoir alleging the Royal Family denied Diana's funeral wishes and that King Charles reacted with elation to her death.
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Charles Spencer claims Royal Family denied Princess Diana's funeral request
Charles Spencer has released a memoir containing allegations against the Royal Family and King Charles. Spencer claims the monarchy denied a specific funeral request made by Princess Diana. He also alleges that King Charles sounded "giddily elated" following her death, a claim the Palace has rejected. Reports conflict regarding whether Prince Harry was informed about the memoir's contents before its release.
Why it matters
The memoir adds to long-standing tensions between the Spencer family and the British monarchy. These claims revive public debate over the Royal Family's handling of Princess Diana's death and legacy.
Still unconfirmed
- Charles Spencer says the Royal Family denied Princess Diana's funeral request.
- Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded "giddily elated" after Princess Diana died.
- The Palace rejects the claim that King Charles was "elated" after Princess Diana's death.
- Prince Harry may have known about Charles Spencer's memoir, though reports conflict on what he was told.
What to watch next
- Official response from Prince Harry regarding his prior knowledge of the book.
- Further evidence or documentation regarding the denied funeral request.
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (7)
- People.com — Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Says the Royal Family Denied Her Funeral Request
- NBC News — Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death
- The Washington Post — Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
- The Independent — The new bombshell book that could tear the Royal Family apart
- Yahoo — Prince Harry May Have Known About Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir, but Reports Conflict Over What He Was Told
- www.dailymail.com — How the shy son of a coal miner spent millions building the world's finest collection of Scottish art... yet doesn't have one picture on the wall and now wants to give it al…
- www.express.co.uk — Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
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