King Charles Reportedly Told Earl Spencer Royal Family Would 'Forget Diana Soon Enough'

King Charles III, then Prince Charles, reportedly told his brother-in-law, Earl Spencer, that the Royal Family would soon "forget Diana soon enough" in a phone call days after her death in 1997. These allegations are set to be revealed in a forthcoming memoir by Earl Spencer, which details a contentious exchange over funeral arrangements.

The claims, published by the Daily Mail, suggest a significant rift between the brothers-in-law in the immediate aftermath of Princess Diana's fatal car crash in Paris. The reported phone call occurred while Diana's body was being repatriated to Britain.

Earl Spencer is also known for his powerful and emotional eulogy at his sister's funeral on September 6, 1997, where he notably stated that Diana's royal relatives "were all born to a destiny of duty" but that she "had destiny thrust upon her."

The memoir is expected to provide further details on the family's interactions and emotions during that period of intense public mourning.

Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana's sons, were present with their uncle and father at her funeral.