Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral

September 17, 2026 / 9:56 AM EDT / CBS News

Late Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon enough" before funeral

TL;DR

  • Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, is releasing a book with new claims about the royal family's alleged mistreatment of Diana.
  • Spencer claims he objected to Princes William and Harry walking in Diana's funeral procession, and King Charles III responded by saying, "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough."
  • Buckingham Palace issued a statement suggesting grief can cloud judgment and memory, without directly refuting Spencer's claims.
  • Royal experts anticipate more sensational claims from Spencer's book, potentially creating a difficult period for King Charles and the royal family.
  • The claims emerge at a time when the royal family is already dealing with King Charles's cancer treatment and Catherine, the Princess of Wales's recovery, as well as renewed attention on Prince Harry and Meghan's relationship with the family.