Charles sounded ‘giddily elated‘ after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer
Summary
The brother of Princess Diana, Earl Spencer, published a memoir claiming King Charles sounded very happy after Diana’s death and that Buckingham Palace wanted Diana’s sons to walk behind her coffin instead of Charles. The palace strongly denied these claims and said grief can affect memory.Key Facts
- Earl Spencer says King Charles sounded “giddily elated” in a phone call after Diana’s death.
- Spencer believes the palace wanted William, Harry, and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to avoid public insults aimed at Charles.
- The memoir alleges Charles once said they would “forget” Diana soon after her death.
- Buckingham Palace denied the claims and called into question the accuracy due to grief.
- Spencer suggests some palace members were pleased about Diana’s death and thought Charles would quickly marry Camilla.
- Diana allegedly tried to end her engagement after finding a bracelet for Camilla.
- Spencer writes that Charles’s behavior may have contributed to Diana’s eating disorder.
- The book claims Diana planned to divorce Charles and said he was in love with his valet.
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