{
  "id": 8161322,
  "title": "‘Giddily elated’: In new book, Diana’s brother accuses Charles of callous reaction after her death, Palace hits back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/giddily-elated-in-new-book-dianas-brother-accuses-charles-of-callous",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:01:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/18/giddily-elated-in-new-book-dianas-brother-accuses-charles-of-callous-reaction-after-her-death-palace-hits-back/235613"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 18, Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, published a new book alleging that King Charles III was \"giddily elated\" when his ex-wife died in a car crash decades ago. Buckingham Palace responded with a rare rebuke of Spencer's claims, stating that King Charles is mindful of the pain of fraternal grief affecting judgment and memory long after the loss. The palace noted that they do not typically comment on books. Spencer's book, titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is set to be published the following week. Spencer alleges that Charles subjected him to a \"stream of anger\" after Spencer insisted that Diana would not have wanted her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to attend her funeral procession. The palace's swift response to Spencer's allegations suggests the anger within the monarchy at the claim.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Sept 18 — Princess Diana’s brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in h...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}