Princess Diana’s Brother Defends Book Claims After King Charles’ Rebuttall
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Last updated: September 19, 2026
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has defended his book's claims regarding King Charles' initial reaction to Diana's death. He made these statements in a BBC interview following a rebuttal from King Charles.
- Princess Diana's younger brother, Charles Spencer, has publicly reaffirmed the contents of his book.
- He stated that King Charles was reportedly "very cold" and "not emotional" following Princess Diana's death in 1997.
- Spencer's book also details that King Charles's initial reaction was to express concern about the "effect on his mother," Queen Elizabeth II.
- He recounted a conversation where King Charles allegedly said, "I'm so sorry to have to tell you that she's gone."
- Spencer noted that the King's subsequent demeanor was characterized by a lack of visible grief or distress to him at the time.
- The book's claims suggest that the royal family's public expression of sorrow differed from the private reactions of some members.
- Spencer's defense comes as a response to implied or direct rebuttals regarding his characterizations of royal attitudes.
- The interview focused on Spencer's personal recollections and interpretations of events surrounding his sister's passing and its immediate aftermath.
