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Earl Spencer’s memoir claims Prince Charles said of Diana: ‘We’ll forget her soon enough’

The Guardian UK Wednesday 16 September 2026, 20:19 UTC By Caroline Davies 1 min read
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Charles Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister alleges comments were made during argument over Princess of Wales’ funeral arrangementsPrince Charles told Earl Spencer days after the death of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales: “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough” it is alleged in a memoir due to be published this month. Charles Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, contains the claim that the comments were made by the now king during a heated argument over funeral...

Charles Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister alleges comments were made during argument over Princess of Wales’ funeral arrangements

Prince Charles told Earl Spencer days after the death of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales: “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough” it is alleged in a memoir due to be published this month.

Charles Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, contains the claim that the comments were made by the now king during a heated argument over funeral arrangements.

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