‘I’m telling the truth’: Diana’s brother takes on King Charles

Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, is publicly fighting against King Charles, claiming he is “telling the truth” about a heated conversation following Diana's death in 1997. Spencer alleges that then-Prince Charles told him shortly after Diana's passing that people would "forget her soon enough." Buckingham Palace has vehemently denied Spencer's account, stating that grief may affect judgment and memory.

However, in a BBC interview at Althorp, Spencer's ancestral estate, he remains steadfast in his claims. "I'm telling the truth," Spencer insisted when questioned about whether his memory or the King's version should be trusted. Buckingham Palace refuted Spencer's claims in a statement, emphasizing that the emotional toll of loss can distort one's memory.

Spencer, who has only had two phone conversations with Charles, claimed he was "hyper alert" during that call. He also mentioned that his account was corroborated by journalist Richard Kay, who was close to Princess Diana. Spencer's book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is set to be published next week, and it is expected to contain more allegations about the Royal Family.