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'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview

Summary

Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, says he told the truth about a phone call with King Charles after Diana's death, where Charles allegedly said "we'll forget her soon enough." Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect memory, but Spencer insists on his version of events.

Key Facts

  • Earl Spencer claims King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" after Diana died.
  • The comment was part of an argument about whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession.
  • Buckingham Palace said grief can change how people remember events.
  • Spencer says he only had two phone calls ever with Charles and remembers Charles's words clearly.
  • The palace disputes Spencer's account but has not responded to his latest comments.
  • Spencer's new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, criticizes the Royal Family and will be published soon.
  • Spencer also claims Charles sounded unexpectedly happy when he first called after Diana’s death.
  • Diana died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997 and was buried at the Spencer family estate.
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