King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana’s brother
King Charles III hit back after Princess Diana's brother claimed the monarch said the royals would forget her soon after her 1997 death.
Britain's King Charles III has defended himself against allegations made by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, in his upcoming memoir. Spencer claimed that days after Diana's tragic death in a car accident in 1997, the future king told him, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough." Buckingham Palace issued a strong statement, acknowledging that the monarch understands the pain of fraternal grief can affect judgment and memory.
Spencer's book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," is scheduled for publication next week. In excerpts released so far, Spencer alleges that Charles unleashed anger and expressed contempt for Diana during a phone call. Royal communications secretary Julian Payne found it hard to believe Spencer's claims, stating it's not the language he recognizes from Charles.
The palace's swift response to the allegation suggested the anger felt within the monarchy over the matter. Royal watchers noted that Buckingham Palace's reaction contrasted with the late Queen Elizabeth II's response to similar accusations of racism within the royal family in 2021.
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