# 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.
- Title: Prince Harry aware of Earl Spencer's book as King clashes…
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T10:43:31+00:00
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- Topics: prince harry, earl spencer, prince charles, princess diana, swan song, royal family, buckingham palace, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

Prince Harry knew Earl Spencer's book about Diana was coming but Charles denied telling his sister she'd be forgotten.