The Papers: 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book
Summary
Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has published a new book with several claims about King Charles and Diana’s life and death. Buckingham Palace has denied the accuracy of the book, and the public reaction includes support and criticism from different sides.Key Facts
- Earl Spencer’s book includes claims that King Charles was extremely happy when he learned of Diana’s death.
- The book says Diana thought about suicide but did not act on it because of her love for her sons.
- The late Queen reportedly offered to restore Diana’s royal title on the day of her funeral.
- Earl Spencer suggests King Charles saw Diana’s death as a chance to marry the woman he loved.
- Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect memory and judgment.
- King Charles’s former communications chief defended Charles, saying he wanted to respect Diana’s memory.
- The book has caused a public disagreement described as a "war of words" between King Charles and Earl Spencer.
- While these events unfolded, King Charles was attending an AI summit in Scotland.
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