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Diana's Brother Alleges King Charles Was 'Elated' After Her Death in New Memoir

Charles Spencer claims the monarch reacted with glee to his sister's 1997 death, prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a strong denial of the allegations.

11 publishers · 35 articles · first seen 16 Sept 2026 · updated 40d ago

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11 publishers have covered this in 35 articles since 16 Sept 2026. South China Morning Post published first, on 16 September at 22:46 UTC; The Hollywood Reporter followed 10h 11m later. The most recent article, from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, appeared on 22 September at 14:59 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), Variety (major outlet), CBS News (major outlet), News Feed (major outlet), The Hill News (major outlet), NPR World (major outlet), South China Morning Post, Deutsche Welle, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, Times of India, Deadline.

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How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. South China Morning PostKing Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana’s brother in rare move
  2. The Hollywood ReporterKing Charles Makes Rare Statement Over Bombshell Memoir Claim He Told Diana’s Brother: “We’ll Forget Her Soon Enough”
  3. VarietyKing Charles Denies Bombshell Book Claim That He Said World Would ‘Forget’ Princess Diana
  4. Deutsche WelleKing Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again
  5. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother makes stunning claim about Charles' reaction to her death
  6. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
  7. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother says, "I felt it my duty to lay out the true history"
  8. South China Morning PostKing Charles was ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, her brother says
  9. News FeedKing Charles denies Diana allegations in new Spencer book
  10. CBS NewsCharles sounded "like a lottery winner" after Princess Diana died, brother says
  11. Show 25 later sources
    1. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
    2. South China Morning PostPrincess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes on show amid clash between brother and King Charles
    3. The Hill NewsNearly 30 years later, Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction
    4. South China Morning PostWho is Karen Spencer? Meet Charles Spencer’s ex-wife as he releases new Princess Diana memoir
    5. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother makes "astonishing claims" against King Charles in new book
    6. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesPrincess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' goes to auction
    7. Times of India'Is he furious or embarrassed?' Diana's brother stands firm on King Charles claim
    8. DeadlinePrincess Di Returns To ‘SNL UK’ As “Deeply Intelligent, Autonomous, Neurokinetic Android” In Cold Open Skewering King Charles, Ed Sheeran & AI
    9. South China Morning PostUK media is ‘cancerous’ to Harry and Meghan, Diana’s brother says
    10. South China Morning PostMeet Catrine Spencer, the 4th wife of Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer
    11. Variety‘SNL U.K.’ Brings Back Princess Diana as King Charles’ AI Assistant: ‘It’s That Woman From the ’90s!’
    12. CBS NewsCharles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death
    13. CBS NewsExtended interview: Charles Spencer on Princess Diana
    14. CBS NewsCharles Spencer on the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death
    15. CBS NewsPrincess Diana's brother reveals staggering details from after her death
    16. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesUK: Fallout over Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir
    17. Deutsche WellePrincess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir
    18. Deutsche WellePrincess Diana's brother makes explosive claims on royals in new memoir
    19. NPR WorldNew book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
    20. Deutsche Welle'Swang Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops
    21. Deutsche Welle'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops
    22. DeadlinePiers Morgan To Sue Princess Diana’s Brother Over “Bulls***” Claims In His Bombshell Memoir: “Why Should We Believe Anything In This Book?”
    23. DeadlinePiers Morgan Wins Apology From Princess Diana’s Brother Over “Bulls***” Claim In Bombshell Memoir
    24. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesNew book by Princess Diana's brother sparks royal ruckus
    25. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesLady Diana: Spencer’s memoir on Diana reignites royal controversy

Sources

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  1. New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III NPR World ·
  2. Princess Diana's brother reveals staggering details from after her death CBS News ·
  3. Charles Spencer on the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death CBS News ·
  4. Extended interview: Charles Spencer on Princess Diana CBS News ·
  5. Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death CBS News ·
  6. ‘SNL U.K.’ Brings Back Princess Diana as King Charles’ AI Assistant: ‘It’s That Woman From the ’90s!’ Variety ·
Show 29 more sources
  1. Princess Diana's brother makes "astonishing claims" against King Charles in new book CBS News ·
  2. Nearly 30 years later, Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction The Hill News ·
  3. Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died CBS News ·
  4. Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after Princess Diana died, brother says CBS News ·
  5. King Charles denies Diana allegations in new Spencer book News Feed ·
  6. Princess Diana's brother says, "I felt it my duty to lay out the true history" CBS News ·
  7. Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon" CBS News ·
  8. Princess Diana's brother makes stunning claim about Charles' reaction to her death CBS News ·
  9. King Charles Denies Bombshell Book Claim That He Said World Would ‘Forget’ Princess Diana Variety ·
  10. King Charles Makes Rare Statement Over Bombshell Memoir Claim He Told Diana’s Brother: “We’ll Forget Her Soon Enough” The Hollywood Reporter ·
  11. Lady Diana: Spencer’s memoir on Diana reignites royal controversy France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  12. New book by Princess Diana's brother sparks royal ruckus France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  13. Piers Morgan To Sue Princess Diana’s Brother Over “Bulls***” Claims In His Bombshell Memoir: “Why Should We Believe Anything In This Book?” Deadline
  14. Piers Morgan Wins Apology From Princess Diana’s Brother Over “Bulls***” Claim In Bombshell Memoir Deadline
  15. 'Swang Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops Deutsche Welle
  16. 'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops Deutsche Welle
  17. Princess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir Deutsche Welle
  18. Princess Diana's brother makes explosive claims on royals in new memoir Deutsche Welle
  19. UK: Fallout over Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  20. Meet Catrine Spencer, the 4th wife of Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer South China Morning Post
  21. UK media is ‘cancerous’ to Harry and Meghan, Diana’s brother says South China Morning Post
  22. Princess Di Returns To ‘SNL UK’ As “Deeply Intelligent, Autonomous, Neurokinetic Android” In Cold Open Skewering King Charles, Ed Sheeran & AI Deadline
  23. 'Is he furious or embarrassed?' Diana's brother stands firm on King Charles claim Times of India
  24. Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' goes to auction France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  25. Who is Karen Spencer? Meet Charles Spencer’s ex-wife as he releases new Princess Diana memoir South China Morning Post
  26. Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes on show amid clash between brother and King Charles South China Morning Post
  27. King Charles was ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, her brother says South China Morning Post
  28. King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again Deutsche Welle
  29. King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana’s brother in rare move South China Morning Post

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  • Charles Spencer
  • King Charles III
  • Princess Diana
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