Published September 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
King Charles pushes back on Earl Spencer's claim about remark after Diana's death
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King Charles is pushing back against a claim by Earl Spencer about a remark made after Princess Diana's death. Spencer claims in a book that the monarch said they would 'forget about her soon enough' after her fatal car crash. Spencer also alleges that Charles sounded 'giddily elated' after Diana died.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when BBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 13 d ago from The Gateway Pundit.