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Spencer Memoir Claims King Charles Said “Forget Her”

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Earl Charles Spencer alleges King Charles III said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death.
Spencer says the king sounded “giddily elated,” like a lottery winner, in a call days later.
Buckingham Palace rejects the remarks, saying the king’s grief may cloud his memory.
Spencer says he received a £750,000-£1 million advance and could earn up to £10 million.
The memoir launches globally on 22 September 2026, published by Penguin Press.

History

Historical Context

In 1997, Princess Diana’s death sparked a global outpouring, prompting a televised funeral watched by 31 million viewers worldwide. The British establishment, including Buckingham Palace and the BBC, faced intense scrutiny, while Prince Charles received a £2 million inheritance from Diana’s estate. Earl Charles Spencer’s 2026 memoir, published by Penguin Press, echoes those tensions, alleging King Charles III dismissed Diana’s memory for personal gain. The recurrence underscores how royal reputational crises repeatedly trigger media exposés, potentially reshaping public trust and prompting future institutional reforms.

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Story summary

Earl Charles Spencer alleges King Charles III said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death.
Spencer says the king sounded “giddily elated,” like a lottery winner, in a call days later.
Buckingham Palace rejects the remarks, saying the king’s grief may cloud his memory.
Spencer says he received a £750,000-£1 million advance and could earn up to £10 million.
The memoir launches globally on 22 September 2026, published by Penguin Press.

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