Charles Spencer Accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘Gaslighting’ Over Diana Book Claims
Charles Spencer claims Buckingham Palace is gaslighting him over his new book on Princess Diana. Details inside.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has accused Buckingham Palace of engaging in a pattern of manipulation in response to allegations detailed in his newly released memoir, ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.’
In an exclusive interview with CBS Mornings, Spencer stated that palace officials are attempting to discredit him by suggesting there is something wrong with his memory or mental state. He firmly denied these accusations, asserting, ‘there is nothing wrong with either.’
The book includes a recollection of a private conversation between Spencer and King Charles III—then Prince Charles—during which the monarch reportedly said, ‘Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough,’ after Spencer expressed concerns about William and Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin during her funeral. The palace responded by stating that the king is aware of how grief can distort perception and memory.
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Spencer defended the accuracy of his account, emphasizing that he had only two phone conversations with the king at the time and that he shared the story with Barbara Walters shortly after it occurred. He also noted that he did not disclose the book’s contents to any members of the royal family until just before its release, fearing that Harry might be implicated.
Since the book’s publication, Spencer has spoken with both William and Harry. Released nearly three decades after Diana’s death, the memoir aims to honor her legacy, with Spencer stating that he wanted readers to recognize the strength and impact of her life, despite its brevity.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
