Earl Spencer doubles down on claims of reaction to Diana’s death in new interviews
Earl Charles Spencer has reiterated claims from his new book that King Charles reacted callously to the news of Princess Diana's death in 1997. Buckingham Palace has issued a rare rebuke, suggesting that grief may be clouding the Earl's memory.
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The public dispute between the British Royal Family and the Spencer family continues to generate significant media interest regarding historical narratives of the monarchy.
Share article Earl Charles Spencer has doubled down on his bombshell claims in the upcoming book about his late sister Princess Diana in two new interviews.
Earlier in the week, a serialisation of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister revealed Earl Spencer alleged in the book that then-Prince Charles “sounded giddily elated, like a lottery winner” at news of his ex-wife’s death in 1997 .
Earl Charles Spencer has doubled down on his bombshell claims in his new book about his late sister Princess Diana. BBC News
Another extract of the book claimed the now King told his former brother-in-law the world would “forget her soon enough”, leading to a rare and blistering rebuke from Buckingham Palace.
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