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The report centers on a fierce dispute between Earl Spencer (Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales) and Buckingham Palace following revelations in his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.

The Core Allegation

In his book and subsequent interview clips, Earl Spencer claims that days after Princess Diana died in 1997, he had an intense phone argument with the then-Prince Charles over whether young Prince William and Prince Harry should walk behind their mother’s coffin. Spencer states that Charles lost his temper, criticised the Spencer family, and ended the exchange by saying: “We’ll forget her soon enough.” Spencer recalled being stunned by the comment and immediately hanging up.

Buckingham Palace’s Response

In a rare public response to a memoir, Buckingham Palace pushed back against the claim, issuing a statement noting that while they do not typically comment on books, the King 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.”

Earl Spencer’s Retort

In the ITV coverage and BBC interview extracts featured in the broadcast, Earl Spencer doubled down, insisting he is “telling the truth.” He argued that he was hyper-alert during the phone callone of only two direct telephone conversations he ever had with Charlesand stated that he told close friends and family immediately after it happened because the remark was so monstrous. He questioned the Palace’s response, asking whether the King was furious or embarrassed, and maintained that his recollection is exact.