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Earl Spencer Accuses King Charles of Gaslighting Diana Claims

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Earl Spencer accuses King Charles III of gaslighting him over remarks about Princess Diana.
Spencer claims the King told Diana’s family “we’ll forget her soon enough.”
He also alleges the King was “giddily elated” by Diana’s death.
Buckingham Palace said the King does not comment on books and grief clouds memory.

History

Historical Context

The BBC’s Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales aired on 20 November 1995, drawing about 23 million UK viewers and prompting the palace to relinquish its exclusive Christmas Message production. The interview’s revelations accelerated the royal family’s move toward greater transparency, a shift echoed today as Earl Spencer accuses King Charles III of gaslighting his sister’s family.

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Story summary

Earl Spencer accuses King Charles III of gaslighting him over remarks about Princess Diana.
Spencer claims the King told Diana’s family “we’ll forget her soon enough.”
He also alleges the King was “giddily elated” by Diana’s death.
Buckingham Palace said the King does not comment on books and grief clouds memory.

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