# William furious over Earl Spencer's book

> William furious after Earl Spencer's book claims he said Diana would be forgotten.
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- Published: 2026-09-17T22:06:48+00:00
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## William furious
Prince William is furious after Earl Spencer's book claims he told Diana's death would be forgotten.

> William is 'furious'
## Earl Spencer's book
Earl Spencer's book reveals Charles's behavior after Diana died 30 years ago.

> EARL SPENCER recalls Charles's behaviour in the hours and days after Diana died
## William's disappointment
William was 'deeply disappointed' when Spencer wrote after almost 30 years.

> William was 'deeply disappointed'
## Spencer's relationship with William
Spencer vowed at Diana's funeral William and Harry's 'blood family' would protect her boys.

> Earl Spencer memorably vowed at Diana’s funeral that William and Harry’s 'blood family' would protect her boys
## William's access to Diana
William must visit Spencer's Althorp estate to pay respects to Diana.

> William has to get through him to get to her
## King's reaction
The King is furious after Spencer's book claims William said Diana would be forgotten.

> the King is furious
## Palace response
Palace broke its rule of not commenting on royal biographies after Spencer's book.

> The Palace broke its long-held mantra of refusing to comment on any royal biography
## King's statement
King said William's grief could cloud his judgment and memory of Diana.

> His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise
## King's past actions
King fought for Diana to be given a full state funeral.

> he even fought for Diana to be afforded a full state funeral
## Harry's relationship
Harry has recently forged a close relationship with Spencer.

> Harry has recently forged such a close relationship with their uncle
## Spencer's book impact
Spencer's book has caused a war of words with the King.

> Read the book so raw and revealing it has started a war of words with the King
## King's confusion
King is confused about what Spencer wrote in the book.

> It’s difficult for me to convey the true sense of anger and disappointment at what Earl Spencer has done
## Spencer's claim
Spencer claims William said Diana would be forgotten.

> the then-Prince of Wales said of Diana 'we will forget her soon enough'
## King's response time
King's Palace responded within 90 minutes of Spencer's book claim.

> It took just 90 minutes for the Palace to respond
## Spencer's history
Spencer has written about the royal family for almost 30 years.

> the four-times married aristocrat had put pen to paper after almost 30 years
## King's past actions
King fought for Diana to be given a full state funeral.

> he even fought for Diana to be afforded a full state funeral
## Key takeaway

Prince William is furious after Earl Spencer's book claims he told Diana's death would be forgotten.