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Palace Denies Charles' 'Forgotten' Claim on Diana
Buckingham Palace calls Earl Spencer's claim that Charles said Diana would be 'forgotten' days after her death a grief clouded remark
In brief
Buckingham Palace calls Earl Spencer's claim that Charles said Diana would be 'forgotten' days after her death a grief clouded remark Buckingham Palace says Charles' alleged remark about Diana being 'forgotten' was a grief clouded statement Originally reported by Dailymail.
Palace response
Buckingham Palace issued an extraordinary statement saying grief can cloud reason and affect judgment about Diana's death
“While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss”
Earl Spencer's claim
Earl Spencer claims Prince Charles told him days after Diana's death, 'rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough'
“Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough”
Historic eulogy
Earl Spencer delivered a defiant eulogy at Diana's funeral that was later named one of the greatest speeches of the 2:0th century
“That's not going to happen”
Funeral dispute
The dispute over Diana's funeral procession involved William and Harry walking in the procession against Earl Spencer's objections
“That's not going to happen”
Book release
Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is set to publish next Tuesday with exclusive Daily Mail serialization
“Swan Song: Diana, My Sister”
Prince Charles' reaction
Prince Charles reportedly went nuts after Earl Spencer pointed out he was 30 at Lord Mountbatten's funeral in 1979
“Prince Charles continued his stream of anger without me interrupting”
Alleged phone call
Charles allegedly called Earl Spencer after he refused to let William and Harry walk in Diana's funeral procession
“Rest assured we will forget her soon enough”
Earl Spencer's reaction
Earl Spencer was stunned by Charles' remark and took a few seconds to reply before hanging up
“I can't believe you just said that”
Book controversy
The book claims Charles said Diana would be 'forgotten' days after her death, sparking royal family tensions
“We'll forget her soon enough”
Royal family response
Buckingham Palace has warned that the book could inflame tensions with the royal family
“We'll forget her soon enough”
Diana's death
Diana died in a car crash in Paris on September 30, 1997, six days before her funeral
“Diana died in a car crash in Paris on September 30 1997”
Funeral procession
William and Harry walked in Diana's funeral procession against Earl Spencer's objections
“That's not going to happen”
Earl Spencer's role
Earl Spencer was Diana's brother and delivered a defiant eulogy at her funeral
“Diana's brother”
Prince Charles' age
Prince Charles was 30 years old when he attended Lord Mountbatten's funeral in 1979
“Prince Charles was 30 years old”
Book details
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is Earl Spencer's memoir about Diana's failed marriage to Charles and her death
“Swan Song Diana My Sister”
Book controversy
The book has sparked tensions between the royal family and Earl Spencer's family
“We'll forget her soon enough”
The big picture
Buckingham Palace says Charles' alleged remark about Diana being 'forgotten' was a grief clouded statement
