Charles Spencer claims King Charles was elated when Diana died
Charles Spencer's memoir alleges King Charles was delighted when his sister Diana died.
Charles Spencer's new memoir, Swan Song, contains serious allegations about the royal family and King Charles specifically. Spencer claims Charles was 'giddily elated' when he learned Diana had died.
Spencer attributes this to jealousy of her fame and his own contempt for her. Over 350 pages, Spencer describes Charles as a 'bellowing buffoon' consumed with envy of Diana's star power.
Spencer says he always believed the tabloid press would eventually kill his sister. The Palace pushed back against these claims last week.
A Palace statement said grief can cloud judgment and memory over decades. Piers Morgan is suing Spencer over a factual error about Morgan's role at the Daily Mirror, which Spencer has since corrected.
Spencer stands by his other claims about the media's role in Diana's life and death.
Why it mattersSpencer's claims directly contradict the royal family's official account and suggest a deep family rift that shaped modern British history.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. The story will intensify scrutiny of the Palace and may influence how Australians view the royal family.
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