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King Charles Risks Fighting on Two Fronts After Clapback Over Diana

King Charles Risks Fighting on Two Fronts After Clapback Over Diana

Summary

King Charles III’s spokesperson responded to claims made in a new book by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, which says the king once argued about the funeral arrangements for Diana. The palace emphasized that grief can affect memory and judgment, while still managing tensions related to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s roles in the royal family.

Key Facts

  • Charles Spencer’s book alleges a phone argument with King Charles about princes William and Harry walking behind Diana’s coffin at her funeral.
  • Spencer claims King Charles said, “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough” during the argument.
  • Buckingham Palace said they do not usually comment on books but noted grief can cloud memory and judgment.
  • The king’s statement is unusual because the royal family typically avoids public disputes.
  • The book’s serialization appeared first in the Daily Mail.
  • This controversy follows recent tensions over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s status as private citizens.
  • Royal experts believe the king’s response shows he was upset by the book.
  • The palace is still dealing with the impact of Harry and Meghan’s return to the United Kingdom.
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