Buckingham Palace responds to claims about King Charles and Princess Diana

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace strenuously denied allegations made in a new book by Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, that King Charles III had stated she would soon be forgotten after her tragic death in 1997. The claim was made in the book titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which is set to be released next week.

Spencer alleged that he argued with the then-Prince Charles about palace plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin during the funeral procession. He claimed Charles told him, "rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough," accusing the late king of having "contempt" for his ex-wife. Buckingham Palace released a statement, emphasizing that while they do not comment on books, King Charles is aware of the pain of fraternal grief potentially clouding one's judgment and memory.

The statement also highlighted the evolution of the royal family's approach to public grief since Diana's death, with Prince William, Prince Harry, and the current king demonstrating a more emotionally literate response.