When Prince Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981, the entire world watched. Her magnificent 25-foot train paired with her iconic gown was the true definition of a princess’ wedding. The pair welcomed sons William and Harry, but alas, their marriage didn’t last. They divorced in August 1996 after years of separation and rumored infidelity. Much to the world’s surprise, Diana passed away in August 1997 following a tragic car accident. Following Diana’s death, Charles allegedly spoke with her brother, Charles Spencer, as revealed in his new book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
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The brother alleged he and then Prince Charles had a heated exchange following Diana’s death, per People.
“I assumed the pause signaled an effort to bring himself under control, but then he unleashed down the phone what I have always taken to be his pent-up contempt for Diana, and his horror that the world was so bowled over by her death,” Charles Spencer wrote. “ ‘Rest assured,’ he hissed, ‘we’ll forget her soon enough!’”
Always an amazing moment for an author to receive a printed copy of their new book for the first time – particularly on this occasion, with ‘Swan Song’ being my most personal work by some distance. At the end of the day, it’s a brother’s tribute to an extraordinary sister. pic.twitter.com/XBG2ZHmEhg
— Charles Spencer (@cspencer1508) September 11, 2026
King Charles Addressed the Claims About Diana’s Death in a Statement
A spokesperson for King Charles shared a statement with People regarding Diana’s brother’s claim.
“While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory in ways others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss,” the statement reads.
We may never know what really happened in the marriage of Charles and Diana, but they produced two sons who they adored and who loved them. Prince William and Prince Harry now have five children between them who will carry on the monarchy’s legacy for years to come.
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