Earl Spencer Claims British King Charles Predicted Quick Public Forgetting of Princess Diana in New Book
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Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has claimed in his new book that then-Prince Charles—now King Charles III of the United Kingdom—telephoned him days after Diana's death to assert that the public would forget about her "very soon."
In a recent interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Earl Spencer stood firmly by his assertion. He recounted that he had spoken on the phone with Britain's Prince Charles only twice in his entire life, noting that he listened very carefully to what the prince told him during that call days after Princess Diana's passing.
When asked if he had any evidence to support the claim, Earl Spencer stated that the remarks made by the British royal were so startling that he immediately recounted the conversation to his family and friends at the time. He also expressed indignation over objections raised by the British royal palace regarding his account, accusing officials of creating a smokescreen by suggesting that people's memories can differ. Reasserting his credibility, Earl Spencer maintained that he is telling the truth.
During the interview, Earl Spencer was additionally questioned about media treatment toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and whether he saw parallels between their intense media scrutiny and the experiences of his late sister. Responding to the inquiry, he noted that reports in tabloid newspapers concerning Diana, Harry, or Meghan reveal how unpleasant such coverage can be. He added that the public should learn from what happened to Diana, emphasizing that while he was not speaking on behalf of Prince Harry and Meghan, having one's life constantly eroded in such a manner acts like cancer on a person's personal life.
Reflecting on the psychological toll of media intrusion, Earl Spencer recalled seeing "tears of frustration" in his sister's eyes and noted that Princess Diana was exceptionally sensitive to criticism. Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in Paris, France, on August 31, 1997, following a lifetime of intense and unrelenting public interest.
