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Earl Spencer Claims He Told Barbara Walters About King’s Alleged Diana Remark

Spencer says he repeated the remark to Barbara Walters in 1997, while Buckingham Palace says grief can affect memory.

  • On CBS Mornings yesterday, Earl Spencer told host Gayle King he informed Barbara Walters in 1997 about an alleged insensitive remark King Charles made regarding Princess Diana's death.
  • Spencer's new book, Swan Song, contains these allegations, prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a statement earlier this month suggesting 'fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory.'
  • During the interview, Spencer rejected the Palace's assertion, stating 'There's nothing wrong with either' regarding his memory while accusing the institution of attempting to 'gaslight' his recollection of events.
  • Regarding the Duke, Spencer revealed Harry asked if the book contained embarrassing material, to which Spencer said 'absolutely not' because he is 'very specific about people's privacy.'
  • The controversial book features claims that Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana's death, arriving ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Princess's passing next year, fueling ongoing tension.
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Earl Spencer claims he told Barbara Walters about King’s alleged Diana remark

The princess’ brother said ‘I told people at the time’ and named the late US journalist Walters as one of them.

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OK! Magazine broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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