Earl Spencer Criticizes Prince Charles's Reaction to Diana's Death
Charles was 'elated' and focused on forgetting Diana, according to his former brother-in-law.
Earl Spencer has claimed that his brother-in-law, Prince Charles, was "giddily elated" and eager to "forget about Diana soon enough" in the days following the former Princess of Wales's death.
In excerpts published by the Daily Mail, Spencer recounted his interactions with Charles after Diana's fatal car crash in 1997. Spencer described Charles's demeanor as akin to a "lottery winner," stating that unlike others who offered condolences, Charles sounded "elated."
Spencer's alleged recollection suggests a deep-seated animosity towards Charles, whom he accuses of relishing Diana's passing. The extracts imply that Charles was already looking to move on from Diana's memory shortly after her death, a sentiment Spencer found "awful to behold."
This account, if accurate, offers a stark perspective on the royal family's dynamics during a period of national mourning and personal tragedy. The emotional state of Charles, as described by Spencer, contrasts sharply with the public grief that characterized the aftermath of Diana's death.