Britain’s royal family has once again become the centre of attention after excerpts from a new book by Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, came to light.
Claims about King Charles in the book
Various claims about the married life of King Charles III and Princess Diana have been made in excerpts from Charles Spencer’s book Swan Song, which have emerged ahead of its publication.
The book describes Diana and Charles’s marriage as unhappy and mentions various aspects of their relationship.
Claim about an attempt to end the engagement
According to the book, Princess Diana had tried to end her engagement before the marriage. However, it is claimed that her father did not allow her to do so.
The book also states that shortly after the engagement, King Charles made a comment about Diana’s body. According to the claim, the incident deeply affected Diana.
Events after Diana’s death
Charles Spencer has also mentioned events that took place after Princess Diana’s death on August 31, 1997.
The book claims that during a telephone conversation after Diana’s death, King Charles sounded extremely happy. A similar claim is also included regarding another conversation.
Details about William and Harry also included
The book also discusses Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin at Princess Diana’s funeral.
According to Spencer, the two had a heated argument over the matter. He later also expressed concern regarding the care of Prince Harry.
Bulimia also mentioned
The book also mentions the mental and health-related difficulties faced by Princess Diana. These include a reference to the eating disorder bulimia.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has responded to the excerpts. The Palace said that family grief can affect a person’s memory and decision-making.
The book’s publisher, Penguin Random House, has also confirmed the accuracy of the relevant excerpts published in the British media.