Earl Spencer’s upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, has triggered a sharp public rebuttal from Buckingham Palace after alleging that King Charles sounded “giddily elated – like a lottery winner” following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, according to extracts published by the Daily Mail.
Royal Rebuttal to Memoir Claims
Buckingham Palace issued a formal response on Wednesday evening addressing the serialised revelations from the 62-year-old earl’s book, which is set for publication next Tuesday. The palace stated: “While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.”
Allegations Surrounding the Late Princess
In interviews with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg and extracts published in the Daily Mail, Earl Spencer defended his writing, stating he misses his sister everyday and adding that “sibling loss” is something you never get over. The book alleges that during a heated phone call before Diana’s funeral, the king remarked, “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.” Furthermore, the earl claims Diana stated her husband was “in love with his valet,” and that Mohamed al-Fayed had inappropriately touched the princess early in her romance with Dodi Fayed.
Did You Know?
More than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against the late Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed and individuals linked to him, spanning the years 1977 to 2014, with the Metropolitan Police dealing with at least 159 victim contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Earl Spencer’s book being published?
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is scheduled for publication next Tuesday, following a period of serialisation by the Daily Mail.
What was Buckingham Palace’s response to the book?
The palace released a statement noting that while they do not comment on books as a matter of principle, the King is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason and affect judgment over time.
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