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Spencer Memoir Claim Sparks Buckingham Palace Statement on Memory

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Earl Charles Spencer alleges King Charles III told him he would “forget her soon enough” after Diana’s 1997 death.
The claim appears in Spencer’s memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” scheduled for release on Sept 22, 2026.
Spencer opposed Princes William (15) and Harry (12) walking behind Diana’s coffin, which sparked the heated call.
Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement that grief can cloud judgment and memory, without denying the allegation.

History

Historical Context

On 29 July 1981 Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul’s Cathedral, a ceremony watched by an estimated 750 million television viewers worldwide. The event, attended by royalty and heads of state, turned the British monarchy into a global media focus and sparked nationwide celebrations, marking a turning point in royal public engagement.

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Story summary

Earl Charles Spencer alleges King Charles III told him he would “forget her soon enough” after Diana’s 1997 death.
The claim appears in Spencer’s memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” scheduled for release on Sept 22, 2026.
Spencer opposed Princes William (15) and Harry (12) walking behind Diana’s coffin, which sparked the heated call.
Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement that grief can cloud judgment and memory, without denying the allegation.

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