New Controversy Erupts Over Princess Diana and Prince Charles's Relationship After Nearly Three Decades
Summary
A new controversy has erupted over Princess Diana and King Charles III’s relationship after Earl Spencer claimed in an upcoming memoir that Charles sounded “extremely excited” when he called after Diana’s death. Buckingham Palace and former royal official Dickie Arbiter have rejected the claims.
Key Points
- Earl Spencer says in his upcoming memoir that then-Prince Charles sounded unnaturally happy when he called after Princess Diana’s death in 1997.
- Spencer also claims Charles said, “We will soon forget her,” during a dispute over Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind Diana’s coffin.
- Buckingham Palace and former royal official Dickie Arbiter have denied the claims, saying grief can affect memory and that Charles would not have spoken that way.
- The book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is scheduled for publication on September 22, 2026.
