In explosive extracts from his forthcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Earl Spencer has brought fresh controversy to the British royal family. The brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, details a phone conversation he had with the then-Prince of Wales right after the fatal Paris car crash.What Was Said About the Phone Call?According to the published excerpts, while most callers were stunned and struggling to articulate condolences, Charles appeared remarkably upbeat. Spencer recalled that the future king sounded "giddily elated – like a lottery winner", describing the reaction as strangely matter-of-fact given the magnitude of the tragedy. The author writes that looking back, he suspected Charles's primary reaction was relief that the event might clear a path for him to marry Camilla Parker Bowles.Why Is This Memoir Causing a Stir?The book contains several other startling allegations about Diana's life and royal marriage. Spencer claims that Diana confided in a friend that Charles admitted he was not in love with her just days before their 1981 wedding. Furthermore, the memoir touches on tense arguments regarding funeral arrangements, including a dispute over whether young Princes William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin. Spencer asserts that palace officials pushed for the boys to walk to shield Charles from potential public hostility.How Has Buckingham Palace Responded?In an unusual move, Buckingham Palace issued a public statement addressing the book's claims. While maintaining a general policy of not commenting on books, a spokesperson noted that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment, and alter memory over many years. Royal commentators have described the palace's direct intervention as unprecedented, highlighting the sensitive nature of the allegations as the memoir prepares for its official publication.also read : China Pressures Iran on Houthis
