King Charles Denies Claims of Dismissal of Princess Diana in New Memoir

King Charles denies claims that he said Diana would be forgotten, as her brother's memoir sparks controversy.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — LONDON, United Kingdom — The British monarchy has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by the late Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, in his upcoming memoir. The book claims King Charles III expressed frustration over public mourning for Diana following her 1997 death.

In the memoir, titled ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,’ Spencer recounts a tense conversation with then-Prince Charles about whether Prince William and Prince Harry should walk behind their mother’s coffin during the funeral. According to Spencer, Charles reportedly reacted with anger, claiming that the world would soon forget Diana.

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Buckingham Palace responded with a statement emphasizing that grief could distort memory, while declining to directly address the book’s content. The royal family has historically avoided commenting on personal accounts from within, but this latest claim has reignited public interest in the relationship between the king and his late wife.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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