Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ just days after her death
Princess Diana’s Brother Claims King Charles Made a Cruel Remark
Qwenews.com – Princess Diana s brother claims that King Charles III said she would be forgotten “soon enough” during a fraught telephone call shortly after her death. Charles Spencer recounts the alleged exchange in his forthcoming memoir, Swan Song, which revisits the painful days following Diana’s fatal car crash in Paris in August 1997.
Diana, Princess of Wales, died after suffering internal injuries in a high-speed crash. Her death prompted an immense public response in the United Kingdom and around the world, while her family and the royal household faced difficult decisions about her funeral.
Disagreement over William and Harry’s role
According to Spencer’s account, the call concerned whether Diana’s sons should walk behind her coffin during the funeral procession. Prince William was 15 and Prince Harry was 12 when they took part in the procession days after their mother’s death.
Spencer writes that he opposed the idea, believing Diana would not have wanted her sons to walk in the public procession. Princess Diana s brother claims the disagreement led to an extended, angry response from the then-Prince Charles.
“Prince Charles continued his stream of anger, without me interrupting. Then he stopped,” Spencer wrote.
Spencer says he first thought the silence meant Charles was trying to regain control. Instead, he alleges that Charles made a remark reflecting resentment towards Diana and unease over the public reaction to her death.
“‘Rest assured,’ he hissed, ‘we’ll forget her soon enough!’”
Spencer writes that he challenged the alleged statement before ending the call: “I can’t believe you just said that,” he said.
Buckingham Palace Responds to Memoir Claim
Buckingham Palace did not directly address the reported conversation. A spokesperson said the King does not usually comment on books, but added that the death of a sibling can affect memories, judgement and perceptions for years.
“While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory in ways others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss.”
The memoir was not available for independent review before publication, meaning the wider context of Spencer’s account remains unclear. Princess Diana s brother claims nevertheless place renewed focus on a period that remains deeply significant in modern British royal history.
Diana’s Funeral and Enduring Legacy
The image of William and Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin became one of the defining images of Diana’s funeral. Their participation remains a source of public discussion because both princes were children at the time and were mourning their mother under extraordinary global attention.
Diana’s public work and her ability to connect with people beyond royal circles helped explain the scale of grief after her death. The flowers, crowds and emotion seen across the UK reflected the lasting bond many people felt with her.
Spencer’s memoir is expected to renew debate about Diana’s legacy, the funeral arrangements and the lasting impact of those decisions on her family. While the competing accounts cannot resolve every question about those days, they underline how powerfully Diana’s death continues to shape public memory.
FAQ: Princess Diana’s Brother Claims
What does Charles Spencer claim King Charles said?
Spencer alleges that the then-Prince Charles said Diana would be forgotten “soon enough” during a call after her death. Buckingham Palace has not directly addressed the reported conversation.
Why were Prince William and Prince Harry involved in the dispute?
Spencer says the argument concerned whether Diana’s sons should walk behind her coffin. William was 15 and Harry was 12 when they joined the funeral procession.
When will Charles Spencer’s memoir be published?
Swan Song is due to be published next week, according to the reported extracts.