Charles sounded 'giddily elated' after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer
In latest extracts from upcoming memoir, Diana’s brother suggests some in Buckingham Palace were ‘relieved’ at her death
TL;DR
- Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded "giddily elated" in a phone call after Diana's death.
- Spencer believes Buckingham Palace wanted William and Harry to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from public abuse.
- The memoir suggests some within Buckingham Palace were "relieved – indeed pleased" at Diana’s death.
- Diana reportedly told a friend Charles admitted he was not "actually in love with her" before their wedding.
- Spencer alleges Charles's comment about Diana being "a bit chubby" contributed to her eating disorder.
- Buckingham Palace issued a rebuttal to the memoir's claims, suggesting grief can distort memory.
- The article also notes other royal engagements occurring concurrently, including those by Prince Harry, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and King Charles himself at an AI summit.