King Charles issues a rare response after Charles Spencer, Earl Spencer and Princess Diana’s brother, makes an allegation about a comment he says was made days after her death. Multiple outlets report the exchange is linked to Spencer’s forthcoming memoir, in which he describes what he claims was said around that time.
The reports say Charles’s statement breaks with typical palace practice, as it responds directly to Spencer’s account. The coverage frames the development as a response to claims that the royal had spoken in a particular way shortly after Diana died, rather than to any new investigation or legal action.
Across the outlets, the main focus is on the rarity and timing of the King’s reply and how it relates to Spencer’s memoir. While the sources differ in emphasis—some highlighting the “explosive” nature of the allegation and others the fact of the royal protocol departure—they broadly agree on the core elements: Spencer’s alleged recollection, Charles’s direct response, and the memoir connection.
