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Prince Harry aware of Earl Spencer's book as King clashes with Diana's brother
King Charles furious after Earl Spencer claims he told Diana he'd be 'forgotten' days after her death.
In brief
King Charles furious after Earl Spencer claims he told Diana he'd be 'forgotten' days after her death. Prince Harry knew Earl Spencer's book about Diana was coming but Charles denied telling his sister she'd be forgotten. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Prince Harry aware
Prince Harry knew Earl Spencer's book was coming but hadn't read it.
“Prince Harry was 'aware' of Earl Spencer's new Diana memoir - but he has not read it”
King Charles furious
King Charles denied telling Diana she'd be forgotten days after her death.
“Charles told him she would be 'forgotten' days after her death”
Earl Spencer claims
Earl Spencer wrote Charles said Diana would be forgotten soon.
“Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough”
Royal response
Buckingham Palace issued strong statement against claims.
“His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”
Diana's death
Diana died in 1997, six days later Earl Spencer gave eulogy.
“Diana died on August 31, 1997”
Harry's visit
Harry visited Diana's grave with Meghan and children.
“Harry made an emotional pilgrimage to Diana's grave with Meghan”
Spencer's book
Spencer's book reveals Charles's alleged outburst about Diana.
“Prince Charles went nuts after Spencer pointed out he was 30 at Lord Mountbatten's funeral”
King's reaction
King called Spencer's claims 'out of character' for grieving man.
“It's just not in his nature at that time”
Royal family split
Royal family divided over Spencer's book claims.
“We have another war between Diana's brother and the King”
Spencer's motive
Spencer wrote to correct 'untruths' about Diana.
“Earl Spencer says he has written the memoir to correct 'untruths'”
King's statement
King said he would not use harsh language about Diana.
“It's just not language that I recognise”
Public reaction
Public split over whether Charles was cruel to Diana.
“It is incredibly sad and it seems to me, pure war now”
Diana's legacy
Diana's death sparked global grief and memorials.
“Diana's death on August 31, 1997, aged 36, sparked global outpouring of grief”
Book release
Spencer's book Swan Song published next week.
“Swan Song: Diana, My Sister due for publication next Tuesday”
Royal engagements
King attends AI summit while family makes public appearances.
“Charles is set to address AI developers at summit in Scotland”
What next
Royal family faces new tensions over book claims.
“The family is torn apart by this conflict”
The bottom line
Prince Harry knew Earl Spencer's book about Diana was coming but Charles denied telling his sister she'd be forgotten.
