From Vanity Fair · Katie Nicholl · · 1m 50s
Charles Spencer's Diana memoir divides the royal family
The late princess's brother releases bombshell claims about King Charles, sparking fury and concern about old wounds reopening.
In brief
The late princess's brother releases bombshell claims about King Charles, sparking fury and concern about old wounds reopening. Charles Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana contains allegations that King Charles said Diana would be 'forgotten soon enough,' claims the palace disputes while sources say the royal family…
Spencer's Diana memoir drops bombshell claims
Charles Spencer's new book reveals that King Charles allegedly told him Diana would be 'forgotten soon enough' in a phone call after her death in 1997.
“Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough.”
Palace disputes the claim with cryptic response
Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying 'the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason,' refusing to directly address Spencer's allegations.
“The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason.”
Spencer accuses king of gaslighting
Spencer told the Mail on Sunday that King Charles was 'gaslighting' him and insisted his account was truthful, saying Diana would be 'cheering from the rafters' for his memoir.
“It is not every day you wake up to find you've been gaslit by the king.”
William reportedly furious about public airing
Sources say Prince William has been following the story closely and is angry with Spencer for discussing family matters publicly, though the palace plans no further response.
Spencer reveals Diana funeral disagreement
The memoir details how Spencer and King Charles clashed over whether Prince William and Prince Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin during the September 1997 funeral.
Royal family fears old wounds will reopen
Sources close to King Charles say he is 'furious' and 'incredibly hurt,' with the wider family worried the memoir could damage relationships between the Spencers, William, Harry, and the king.
“There is a great sense of hurt, frustration, and deep disappointment.”
Spencer draws parallels to Diana's press treatment
Spencer expressed concern that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being treated by the press in ways that echo how Diana was treated, and noted Harry's lack of police protection in the UK.
What it means
Charles Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana contains allegations that King Charles said Diana would be 'forgotten soon enough,' claims the palace disputes while sources say the royal family feels deeply hurt and worried about damage to relationships.
