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Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death

Summary

Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, said King Charles became very angry during a phone call with him just after Diana’s death. Earl Spencer claimed in a new book that Charles made a harsh comment about forgetting Diana during a disagreement about her funeral procession. Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect how people remember events.

Key Facts

  • Earl Spencer is Princess Diana’s brother.
  • He said King Charles was very angry after Diana’s death.
  • The anger was during a phone call discussing whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana’s funeral.
  • Earl Spencer claims Charles said, “we'll forget her soon enough” during this argument.
  • Earl Spencer shared these claims in a new book.
  • Buckingham Palace responded, saying grief can affect memory and judgment.
  • The palace suggested that pain from losing a sibling can change how someone remembers things.
  • This story was shared during an interview by the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.
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