Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ the night of her death

Charles Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, asserts in his upcoming book that Prince Charles expressed “giddily elated” excitement on the night of her 1997 death. According to the Daily Mail, the memoir recounts Charles’s reaction to learning of the fatal car crash in Paris. Spencer claims the then-Prince Charles sounded “like a lottery winner” upon hearing the tragic news.

He alleges that Charles’s initial elation likely stemmed more from a desire to avoid royal repercussions and pursue his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, rather than genuine sympathy for Diana’s loss. The memoir details a heated argument between Charles and Spencer regarding the princes’ funeral arrangements, with Charles reportedly declaring during a phone call, “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough!”

Buckingham Palace responded sharply to the allegations, questioning the reliability of Spencer’s recollections and the potential impact of fraternal grief on his memory. Palace officials noted that the prince’s emotional state could affect his perspective on events years later. The memoir also delves into the strained relationship between Charles and Diana, including alleged comments about Diana’s weight and her struggles with an eating disorder.

Spencer suggests that Diana may have suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, factors that contributed to her contemplation of suicide. As the book prepares for publication, public opinion is divided on whether it provides valuable insights into the royal tragedy or invades private family matters.