# King Charles Said Diana Would Be Forgotten Soon

> King Charles vowed Princess Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough' after her death.
- Title: King Charles Said Diana Would Be Forgotten Soon · Page Six
- Summary: King Charles vowed Princess Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough' after her death. King Charles allegedly told Diana's brother she would be forgotten soon…
- Keywords: prince charles, princess diana, charles spencer, swan song, buckingham palace, royal family, memoir, diana funeral, september 1997, car crash, news, entertainment
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- Published: 2026-09-16T16:58:23+00:00
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- Topics: prince charles, princess diana, charles spencer, swan song, buckingham palace, royal family, memoir, diana funeral, september 1997, car crash, news, entertainment
## King Charles' phone call
King Charles allegedly told Diana's brother she would be forgotten soon after her death.

> ‘Rest assured,’ he hissed, ‘we’ll forget her soon enough!'
## Charles Spencer's memoir
Charles Spencer details the phone call in his upcoming memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'.
## Spencer's reaction
Spencer said he was stunned by Charles' remarks and hung up the call.

> I can’t believe you just said that
## Buckingham Palace response
Buckingham Palace said Charles' grief could cloud his judgment years later.
## Diana's death details
Diana died in a Paris car crash with her boyfriend and driver.
## Funeral procession
William and Harry joined the funeral procession despite palace objections.
## Key takeaway

King Charles allegedly told Diana's brother she would be forgotten soon after her 1997 death.