Charles sounded ‘giddily elated‘ after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer
Earl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PAView image in fullscreenEarl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse. Photograph: PADiana tried to break off the engagement after finding a bracelet Charles had bought for Camilla, now queen, he writes.
- ▪Earl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse.
- ▪Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PAView image in fullscreenEarl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse.
- ▪Photograph: PADiana tried to break off the engagement after finding a bracelet Charles had bought for Camilla, now queen, he writes.
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| Publication time | Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:47:24 GMT |
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Earl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PAView image in fullscreenEarl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace wanted William, Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin to protect Charles from potential abuse. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PAMonarchyCharles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer In latest extracts from upcoming memoir, Diana’s brother suggests some in Buckingham Palace were ‘relieved’ at her deathCaroline DaviesThu 17 Sep 2026 14.47 EDTLast modified on Thu 17 Sep 2026 14.55 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has claimed in published extracts of his new memoir that King…
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