Charles Spencer responded savagely to Buckingham Palace’s reaction to his Princess Diana book. The Earl’s recent memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is described as a brother’s tribute to his sister. It details his late sister and his memories of the British Royal Family. One particular excerpt from the book earned a reaction from the Palace, and Spencer did not hold back.
Here’s what Charles Spencer said about Palace’s reaction to King Charles’ claims he made in the new Diana book
In his book, Charles Spencer wrote that during a disagreement over Princess Diana’s funeral arrangements, then-Prince Charles allegedly said, “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.” The excerpt, released on September 16, prompted Buckingham Palace to react to the book. This surprised many since the Palace typically does not comment on books or reports about members of the Royal Family.
In a statement to ABC News, the Palace said, “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.”
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