Palace Responds to Spencer’s Claim That Charles Said Diana Would Be Forgotten

Buckingham Palace has challenged Earl Charles Spencer’s recollection of events following Princess Diana’s death, after he alleged that King Charles said, “We’ll forget her soon enough.” In his forthcoming memoir, Spencer recalls opposing plans for Princes William and Harry, then aged 15 and 12, to walk behind their mother’s coffin during her 1997 funeral. He said Charles reacted angrily during a phone call and made the alleged remark. A palace spokesperson did not directly deny the claim. However, the spokesperson said the grief of losing a sibling can affect judgement and memories, even many years later. Diana’s death prompted widespread public mourning and criticism of the Royal Family’s response. Prince Harry has since spoken about the lasting impact of walking behind his mother’s coffin as a child.

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