Earl Spencer defends claim about King Charles

Earl Spencer's Claim

Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has made a claim about King Charles in his new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. According to Spencer, King Charles made a comment about Diana's death in a phone call, saying "we'll forget her soon enough." The alleged comment was made during a discussion about the funeral arrangements for Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Earl Spencer told the BBC, "I can tell you here and now, those are exactly the words he said."

Buckingham Palace's Response

Buckingham Palace has responded to Earl Spencer's claim, stating that the King is "mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss."

Earl Spencer's Defense

Earl Spencer has defended his claim, insisting that he is telling the truth about the comment. In an interview with the BBC, Spencer said, "I've only ever had two calls on the line with Prince Charles at any stage of my life. I was hyper alert to what he was saying, and those are precisely the words he said, and I promise that to you now, genuinely, that is what he said." Earl Spencer also questioned whether the King is furious or embarrassed about the allegation, saying "Is he furious? Is he furious or is he embarrassed? Because I can tell you, here and now, those are exactly the words he said."

Other Claims Made by Earl Spencer

Earl Spencer has made other claims about the royal family in his book. He claims that the Queen asked a "tetchy" question when she first heard the news of Diana's car crash. Earl Spencer also claims that there was a lack of obvious care for Prince Harry at his mother's funeral and that Prince Harry was allowed to "spin out of control" after his mother's death.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did King Charles allegedly say to Earl Spencer in the phone call?

According to Earl Spencer, King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" during a discussion about the funeral arrangements for Diana.

How has Buckingham Palace responded to Earl Spencer's claim?

Buckingham Palace has stated that the King is "mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss."

What is the title of Earl Spencer's book?

The title of Earl Spencer's book is Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.

The dispute between Earl Spencer and the royal family is likely to continue, with Earl Spencer insisting that he is telling the truth about the alleged comment made by King Charles. As Earl Spencer said, "I'm telling the truth." The situation remains a topic of controversy and debate.