Earl Spencer Claims King Charles Dismissed Public Grief Over Princess Diana's Death

Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has stated that King Charles expressed a belief that public remembrance of Diana would diminish 'soon enough' following her death. This assertion appears in Spencer's forthcoming memoir, 'A Very Private School'.

Buckingham Palace has challenged this account, suggesting that the profound emotional impact of grief can 'colour memory' of past events, implying a potential distortion of conversations held during such a sensitive period.

The alleged remarks by the then-Prince of Wales, made as the UK grappled with unprecedented public sorrow, highlight the enduring tension between the Royal Family's perception and public sentiment surrounding Diana's legacy.

Spencer's memoir also details his own experiences at Maidwell Hall preparatory school and Gordonstoun, a public school in Scotland, describing periods of significant personal distress during his youth.