The upcoming Earl Spencer Diana book has triggered a rare response from Buckingham Palace after the late Princess Diana’s brother made a disputed claim about King Charles. In his memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Earl Spencer recalls an alleged heated phone conversation with Charles shortly after Diana’s death in 1997. Spencer says the then-Prince of Wales told him, “we’ll forget her soon enough,” during an argument over Diana’s funeral procession. Buckingham Palace responded by pointing to the way grief can affect memory and judgment. The memoir is due to be published on September 22, 2026.What Does Spencer’s Book Claim?The central issue is Earl Spencer’s personal account of events surrounding Diana’s funeral. According to extracts published ahead of the memoir, Spencer objected to Princes William and Harry, then aged 15 and 12, walking behind their mother’s coffin. He says Charles called him after the disagreement and that the conversation became heated. Spencer alleges that Charles later made the remark about Diana being forgotten. Buckingham Palace has not accepted the recollection as an established account of what happened.Spencer says he opposed William and Harry walking behind Diana’s coffin.He recalls a heated telephone conversation with the then-Prince Charles.Spencer alleges Charles said Diana would be forgotten “soon enough.”Buckingham Palace issued an unusually direct response to the claim.The memoir is scheduled for publication on September 22.Diana’s Death And FuneralPrincess Diana died in a Paris car crash on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36. Her death led to widespread public mourning and became one of the most closely followed events in modern British royal history. Her funeral procession through London was watched by millions, with her sons William and Harry walking behind her coffin alongside other members of the family.Earl Spencer, Diana’s younger brother, was also part of the funeral procession and delivered the eulogy at Westminster Abbey. His relationship with the Royal Family has remained a subject of public interest since that time. Spencer has now chosen to document his own memories in Swan Song, saying the book aims to present Diana from her brother’s perspective.Palace Issues Rare ResponseBuckingham Palace normally avoids commenting on claims made in books, but it responded after extracts from Spencer’s memoir were published. A palace spokesperson said King Charles is mindful that grief can affect reason, judgment and memory, particularly when memories are recalled many years later. The statement does not directly describe Spencer’s account as false, but clearly raises questions about the reliability of memories formed during bereavement.Key HighlightsEarl Spencer’s memoir focuses on his personal memories of Diana.The book includes an alleged 1997 conversation with Charles.The dispute involved William and Harry’s role in Diana’s funeral procession.Buckingham Palace made a rare response to the published claims.The Palace highlighted how grief can affect memory and judgment.Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due on September 22, 2026.Memoir Reopens Old Royal DisputeThe Earl Spencer Diana book has brought renewed attention to the difficult period following Princess Diana’s death. Spencer’s account is based on his own recollection of events, while Buckingham Palace has responded by highlighting the possible effects of grief on memory. Neither side has provided independent evidence that establishes the disputed conversation as described.The memoir is expected to receive significant attention because it offers Diana’s brother’s perspective nearly three decades after her death. With its publication scheduled for September 22, further extracts may bring additional details about Diana, her marriage, her family and the events surrounding her funeral into public discussion.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.Earl Spencer Diana Book Sparks Rare Buckingham Palace Response
