New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has released a new book containing allegations about King Charles III. The book claims the King showed contempt for Diana and argued over the funeral arrangements for Princes William and Harry.
Why it matters
The book reignites long-standing public and private tensions within the British royal family regarding the treatment of Princess Diana.
LONDON — A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.
In "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer alleges that he argued with the then-Prince Charles over palace plans for Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12, to walk behind their mother's coffin during her 1997 funeral procession.
Spencer says he told Charles that Diana, who was killed in a car crash in Paris at the age of 36, would not have wanted her boys to undergo the ordeal. He claims the prince "went ballistic" during the argument, and told him: "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough." Spencer also accuses Charles of having "contempt" for his ex-wife and of sounding "elated" after her death.
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