Diana's brother hits back over controversy surrounding Charles III's remarks
Controversy over Charles III's remarks about Diana, the royal family and Earl Spencer clash publicly Quickly check the truth dispute over the 1997 remarks and the royal family's response
A public dispute has erupted between the British royal family and Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, over remarks made by King Charles III shortly after Diana's death in 1997.
In a BBC interview, Earl Spencer reaffirmed his claim that Charles III said during a phone call that Diana would soon be forgotten, and said that he heard those words clearly.
Buckingham Palace had previously said that Earl Spencer's memory may have been distorted by grief, but Earl Spencer countered that the royal family was obscuring the essence of the matter. He explained that the remark was so shocking that he had even told family and friends at the time.