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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET

Earl Spencer alleges King Charles sounded elated after Princess Diana’s death

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded elated after Princess Diana's death in a car crash. Spencer defended the claims from his book about Charles in a BBC interview.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 12 d ago from BBC News.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 12 d ago
‘LIKE A LOTTERY WINNER’: Princess Diana’s Brother Earl Spencer Continues With Book Allegations: King Charles Sounded ‘Giddy, Elated’ After Her Tragic Car Crash Death ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

BBC News 12 d ago
'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview ↗
NBC News 13 d ago
Charles 'Sounded Giddily Elated' Over Diana's Death: Earl Spencer ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 18, 7:48 AM ET
13 d ago
NBC News
Charles 'Sounded Giddily Elated' Over Diana's Death: Earl Spencer ↗
Sep 18, 11:20 AM ET
12 d ago
The Gateway Pundit
‘LIKE A LOTTERY WINNER’: Princess Diana’s Brother Earl Spencer Continues With Book Allegations: King Charles Sounded ‘Giddy, Elated’ After Her Tragic Car Crash Death ↗
Sep 18, 11:59 AM ET
12 d ago
BBC News
'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview ↗
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