Earl Spencer has defended his claim that King Charles made a callous remark following the 1997 death of Princess Diana. Speaking to the BBC, the Earl insisted his upcoming memoir contains the absolute truth regarding the alleged outburst.
The "monstrous" remark that sparked a royal war
Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has doubbled down on an incendiary allegation regarding the then-Prince of Wales. As reported by the Daily Mail, which is serializing the Earl's new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Charles allegedly told Spencer, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough," only days after Diana's passing in 1997.
During a recent interview with Laura Kuenssberg at his Althorp estate,the 62-year-old Earl described the alleged comment as "monstrous." Spencer emphasized his certainty, noting that he was "hyper alert" to the words spoken during his limited interactions with the King. He maintains that he shared this account with family and friends immediately after it occurred to ensure the truth was preserved.
Buckingham Palace's defense of the King's memory
The Royal Family has moved to discredit the Earl's account, suggesting that the passage of time may have distorted the facts. in an unprecedented statement released on Wednesday night, Buckingham Palace suggested that the intense nature of "fraternal grief" can often "cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory" many years after a loss.
This defense of the King has found political support from figures like Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Badenoch voiced her support for His Majesty, reiterating the official stance provided by the Palace regarding the veracity of the King's past actions. The tension between the Spencer family and the monarchy continues to escalate as the book's release approaches next week.
Why Prince Harry was allegedly left to "spin out of control"
Beyond the direct conflict with King Charles, the memoir contains sharp criticisms regarding the upbringing of Prince Harry. Spencer claims that in the immediate aftermath of the funeral, the 12-year-old prince was denied the "calm and nurture" he desperately required. According to the memoir, instead of receiving support, Harry was "allowed to spin out of control" while traveling on the Royal Train to Althorp.
The Earl describes the funeral procession as a period of "mental torture" and expresses profound sadness over how "tiny, and slight, and bereft" the young prince appeared during the ordeal. spencer suggests that a more "caring hand" from the Royal Family at that pivotal moment could have significantly altered Harry's future trajectory.
The missing witnesses to the 1997 conversation
While the allegations are explosive, several critical details remain unverified by independent sources. The current dispute rests almost entirely on the word of Earl Spencer against the official denials of Buckingham Palace. There is currently no corroborating evidence or second witness mentioned in the reporting to confirm that the specific phrase "we'll forget her soon enough" was ever uttered by Charles.
Furthermore, the source does not clarify if any other members of the Spencer or Royal households were present during the alleged exchange. Until more documentation or testimony emerges, the claim remains a matter of conflicting personal memories between two of the most prominent families in the United Kingdom.
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