Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom
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Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, claims that King Charles sounded 'giddily elated' during a call after his sister's death in 1997. In his controversial book, he describes Charles as sounding like a 'lottery winner' upon hearing the news. Buckingham Palace strongly rejected these allegations, stating that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud judgment and memory. The book, titled 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', is set to be published next week.

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