Princess Diana’s brother claims King Charles had ‘giddy tone’ about her death

Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has made controversial claims about King Charles's reaction following Diana's death in his upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Spencer alleges that King Charles, then Prince Charles, sounded "giddily elated" and "like a lottery winner" during a phone call shortly after her passing in 1997. He further claims that during an argument about funeral arrangements, Charles remarked, "rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough".

Buckingham Palace has issued a statement in response to these allegations. While refraining from direct comment on the book, the Palace indicated that King Charles "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss".

Despite the Palace's rebuttal, Earl Spencer has reiterated the accuracy of his recollections, insisting he is "telling the truth". The memoir, which is set to be published this week, continues to generate headlines and open old wounds within the royal family as it approaches the 30th anniversary of Diana's death.