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Spencer Diana Memoir

Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" has been released, containing allegations about Princess Diana's marriage to Britain's King Charles and the aftermath of her death. Buckingham Palace issued a rare sharp response after claims about the 1997 funeral emerged. The book also addresses Diana's suffering at the hands of the tabloid press.

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Charles Spencer's 'Swan Song' Memoir Reignites Diana Royal Tensions

Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" has been released, containing allegations about Princess Diana's marriage to Britain's King Charles and the aftermath of her death. Buckingham Palace issued a rare sharp response after claims about the 1997 funeral emerged. The book also addresses Diana's suffering at the hands of the tabloid press.

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Earlier report Filed 20 Sept, 08:40 UTC Earl Spencer defends memoir claims about King Charles after Diana's death Earl Spencer has defended explosive claims in his upcoming memoir about King Charles's behaviour after Princess Diana's death, including that Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" and sounded "giddily elated" in a phone call. Buckingham Palace has disputed the claims. Spencer told the BBC he is telling the truth and said the late Queen also responded "tetchily" after the crash. UK · 3 sources

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