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Earl Spencer Claims Charles Said Diana Would Be 'Forgotten'
Earl Spencer insists Prince Charles told him Diana would be 'forgotten' in phone call after her death.
In brief
Earl Spencer insists Prince Charles told him Diana would be 'forgotten' in phone call after her death. Earl Spencer says Prince Charles told him 'we'll forget her soon enough' about Princess Diana's death, calling it 'monstrous'. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Earl Spencer's Claim
Earl Spencer insists he is 'telling the truth' about Prince Charles saying Diana would be 'forgotten' in a phone call after her death.
“I'm telling the truth”
Charles's Remark
Charles reportedly told Spencer 'we'll forget her soon enough' during an argument over William and Harry's involvement in Diana's funeral.
“we'll forget her soon enough”
Buckingham Palace Response
Buckingham Palace issued an 'unprecedented' response claiming Spencer's 'reason, judgment and memory' were clouded by grief.
“unprecedented”
Spencer's Defense
Spencer doubled down, saying he told family and friends what Charles said because it was 'monstrous' and he only had two calls with Charles in his life.
“monstrous”
Spencer's Interview
Spencer told BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he was hyper alert to Charles's words and that he was 'stunned' by the remark.
“stunned”
Book Context
Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due next week and claims Charles sounded 'giddily elated' after Diana's death.
“giddily elated”
Harry's Experience
Spencer wrote that Prince Harry looked 'tiny, slight, and bereft' on the day of Diana's funeral and was 'heartbroken'.
“tiny, slight, and bereft”
Coffin Scene
Spencer described sitting with Diana's coffin, expressing love and grief, and reading her eulogy to her.
“eulogy”
Book Theft
Several copies of the book were stolen from a lorry in the Netherlands before its official release.
“stolen”
Harry's Statement
Harry said he didn't think any child should be asked to walk behind Diana's coffin under any circumstances.
“under any circumstances”
Duke of Sussex
The Duke of Sussex is 'aware' of the book but has not read it, according to sources.
“aware”
Book Release
The book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is scheduled for release next week.
“next week”
Spencer's Motivation
Spencer wanted to write his thoughts and memories ahead of Diana's 30th death anniversary next year.
“30th death anniversary”
Spencer's Claim About Charles
Spencer claims Charles 'went ballistic' and 'ranted for a while' after Spencer tried to tell him Diana wouldn't want William and Harry in her procession.
“went ballistic”
Spencer's Reaction
Spencer said he hung up after Charles made the remark, which stunned him.
“hung up”
Book Impact
The book has split society with rival camps backing either side of Spencer's claims about Charles.
“split society”
The essence
Earl Spencer says Prince Charles told him 'we'll forget her soon enough' about Princess Diana's death, calling it 'monstrous'.
