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Earl Spencer revealed in an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that King Charles reacted angrily during a phone call following Princess Diana's death. According to Spencer, Charles allegedly stated, "we'll forget her soon enough," amidst a dispute about whether Princes William and Harry should participate in their mother's funeral procession. Buckingham Palace responded by emphasizing the impact of grief on one’s judgment and memory, defending Charles against these allegations.

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Princess Diana's brother said King Charles "went ballistic" during a phone call with him in the days after his sister's death.

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🔮 Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book, alleging the then-Prince of Wales said "we'll forget her soon enough" during an argument over whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession.

2026-09-18 · BBC News

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Princess Diana's brother said King Charles "went ballistic" during a phone call with him in the days after his sister's death. asserted

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Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book, alleging the then-Prince of Wales said "we'll forget her soon enough" during an argument over whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession. uncertain

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In a strongly-worded response to the book claims, Buckingham Palace said the King was "mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss". uncertain

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