Charles Spencer's Princess Diana book criticized by royal family
Buckingham Palace has issued a rare statement criticizing Earl Charles Spencer's forthcoming book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which makes allegations against King Charles regarding Princess Diana's funeral and his past contempt for her. The Palace's statement suggests Spencer's grief may cloud his judgment, while Spencer claims to be telling the truth from his perspective.
Why it matters
This public dispute reopens old wounds surrounding the British Royal Family and Princess Diana's legacy, potentially impacting public perception of King Charles and highlighting ongoing tensions within the monarchy.
Hear this story In a rare statement, Buckingham Palace is pushing back against allegations Earl Charles Spencer levels against former brother-in-law King Charles in a forthcoming book about his late sister, Princess Diana .
Spencer writes in " Swan Song: Diana, My Sister ," due for release Sept. 22, that days before his sister's funeral, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, hissed, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!" The excerpt was published by the Daily Mail on Sept. 16, with additional passages set to be serialized in the newspaper in the coming days.
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