Earl Spencer has claimed in his new memoir that King Charles appeared “giddily elated” following Princess Diana’s death in a 1997 car crash. The book, titled *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister*, includes allegations that Charles was relieved by Diana’s passing, possibly because it freed him to pursue a new marriage. According to Spencer, Charles reportedly told a royal staffer, “we’ll forget her soon enough,” suggesting a lack of remorse.
The memoir also claims that Queen Elizabeth II offered to restore Diana’s HRH title on the day of her funeral. Diana had lost her royal title after divorcing Charles in 1996. Spencer’s book suggests the Queen’s private secretary, Robert Fellowes, extended the offer, though it is unclear if it was accepted.
Spencer’s claims have drawn mixed reactions. Some have expressed shock at the allegations, while others have questioned their credibility. A long-time colleague of Charles has stated that he does not believe the claims, asserting that Charles would never have acted in such a manner.
The revelations continue to fuel public interest in the royal family’s past, highlighting the emotional and political complexities surrounding Diana’s death and its aftermath.
