Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over book's claim on Charles and Diana
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

Buckingham Palace is in a dispute with Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, over claims in an upcoming book. Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of saying after Diana's death in 1997 that he would 'forget her soon enough.' The Palace has strongly rejected this claim, describing it as out of character for Charles, who was grieving at the time. The book, titled 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' is set to reopen wounds related to Diana's death.
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