The Daily Debate: Which Charles do you believe in the row over Princess Diana's funeral arrangements?

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The Daily Debate: Which Charles do you believe in the row over Princess Diana's funeral arrangements? (2026, September 21). Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16142707/The-Daily-Debate-Monday.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Earl Spencer claims Prince Charles made disparaging comments about Princess Diana shortly after her death and had a disagreement with him over the funeral arrangements for Diana’s sons. The Palace disputes these claims, suggesting that grief can distort memory. The Daily Mail presents a poll asking readers which side they believe in this dispute between Earl Spencer and King Charles III.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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“While both articles discuss Earl Spencer's claims about a phone call with Prince Charles regarding Princess Diana's funeral arrangements, Article A focuses on an interview where Spencer defends his book claims, while Article B discusses the public debate surrounding these claims and Spencer's allegation of being 'gaslit'.”

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“Article A focuses on Earl Spencer's claims about Prince Harry's care after Princess Diana's funeral, while Article B discusses a debate over Princess Diana's funeral arrangements and a row between Earl Spencer and Prince Charles.”

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The Daily Debate: Which Charles do you believe in the row over Princess Diana's funeral arrangements? asserted

you → believe → arrangements

- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Earl Spencer says he is being 'gaslit' by the Palace over the bombshell claims in his new book, serialised exclusively in the Daily Mail. uncertain

he → see → Mail

The Earl alleged that a furious Prince Charles told him days after Princess Diana's death, 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough'. asserted

we → allege → her

Spencer also claimed he had an explosive row with Charles after suggesting that he was uncomfortable with Harry and William, then aged 15 and 12, walking behind their mother's coffin in the funeral procession. asserted

Harry → claim → procession

A Palace spokesman last week questioned the veracity of Earl Spencer's account and said that fraternal grief can 'cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory'. asserted

grief → question → memory

Meanwhile, the King's allies have sniped at the 'reliability and morality of a much-married man like Spencer'. asserted

allies → snip → Spencer

But who do you believe – the Earl or the King? asserted

you → believe → who

To get the final results – and tomorrow's poll – delivered to your inbox, sign up to our Morning Mail newsletter. asserted

results → get → newsletter

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