Royal Family Tensions Rise Over Charles Spencer’s Memoir

King Charles III and Prince William are reportedly upset by Charles Spencer’s new book, which makes serious claims about Charles and revisits old wounds within the royal family. These reactions were shared by royal experts after Spencer’s book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” was published.

In the book, Spencer recounts a disagreement with then-Prince Charles over the decision to have young Prince William and Prince Harry walk behind their mother’s coffin during her 1997 funeral procession. Spencer alleges Charles was “giddily elated” after Princess Diana’s tragic death in a car crash and that Charles made harsh remarks about Diana.

“Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough,” Spencer claims Charles said.

Charles Spencer also accuses King Charles III of “gaslighting” him regarding their interactions following Diana’s death.

Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” shared insights into the reactions from both royal households. She noted that King Charles feels attacked, and his anger stems from an assault on his character decades after Diana’s death.

Prince William experiences a sense of betrayal, especially with Spencer reopening painful events and casting damaging allegations against his father. As the future king, William faces added stress since the monarchy is the institution he will inherit.

Following last week’s release of the book’s excerpts, Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement, touching on the effects of grief on memory and judgment. They declined further comments on the book.

Spencer remains adamant that his account is truthful, despite his family’s distress. Critics question the motivation behind revisiting trauma after so long.

Christopher Andersen, author of “The Day Diana Died,” shares more context, recalling the profound impact Diana’s death had on Charles. Andersen describes Charles as “devastated” and even distraught, supporting sources who portrayed Charles as emotionally affected by Diana’s death.

Following Diana’s death, Charles faced challenges from Queen Elizabeth, who initially opposed a public funeral for Diana and resisted marking the occasion with lowered flags. Charles eventually influenced her decision, ensuring Diana received the recognition the public demanded.

Despite this, Charles’ history of lashing out and making rash comments is documented, adding layers to the complex relationship between him, Diana, and the public perception.

Royal experts suggest Spencer could be monetizing Diana’s memory, causing pain to Prince William, who maintains public silence about the book.

Amid ongoing drama, Queen Camilla aims to temper behind-the-scenes tensions, recognizing powerful memories and emotions surrounding Diana. Her efforts, according to insiders, seek to minimize public conflict and promote healing.

While Spencer claims truthfulness in his account, his proximity to Diana during her final years is questioned, with some suggesting his presence wasn’t as close as he indicates.