
Charles Spencer Claims King Charles Made Harsh Princess Diana Remark
A leaked excerpt from Earl Spencer's upcoming memoir alleges the current monarch believed the world would quickly move on from the late royal's tragic death.
By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read
The royal family is facing fresh controversy as shocking claims emerge from deep within Princess Diana's inner circle. Her brother, Charles Spencer, is set to release a deeply personal memoir examining his sister's life and the turbulent events following her tragic death in 1997. Preview excerpts from the upcoming book are already sending shockwaves through pop culture and royal commentary circles. According to a reported excerpt from *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister* published by the, Spencer recalls a heated telephone conversation with the former Prince Charles shortly after the Paris tragedy. Spencer claims the future King became visibly overwhelmed and frustrated by the global tidal wave of sorrow that followed the fatal crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
What did King Charles say about Princess Diana after she died?
In the book excerpt, Spencer describes a tense moment where Charles allegedly lashed out over the phone. Spencer writes that after unleashing a string of angry comments, Charles paused, leading Spencer to believe the royal was trying to compose himself. Instead, Spencer claims the pause was followed by a sharp, bitter outburst directed at Diana's massive public stature. Spencer alleges that Charles snapped over the phone line, saying, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!" Spencer writes that he interpreted the harsh remark as a display of pent-up resentment toward Diana, along with total disbelief at how deeply her loss impacted the entire world.

What is Charles Spencer's new book about Diana?
The upcoming memoir promises a firsthand look into Diana's life through the eyes of her younger brother. Spencer has long been a protective voice regarding his sister's legacy, most famously delivering a scathing eulogy at her public funeral in 1997 that directly challenged the royal establishment and the media. This latest revelation highlights the lingering tension between the Spencer family and the palace. While Diana's death caused an unprecedented international wave of grief, Spencer's claims suggest that inside royal walls, the reaction to her overwhelming popularity was fraught with hostility and frustration. Buckingham Palace has not issued any public response regarding the alleged quotes in Spencer's tell-all. As more details from the book emerge, the revelation threatens to cast a renewed shadow over King Charles III's public image and the historic treatment of the late People's Princess.
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