King Charles Denies Memoir's 'Forget' Diana Claim
Buckingham Palace breaks its never-explain rule to push back on Charles Spencer's memoir 'Swan Song.'
Fame & Fortune Desk · September 17, 2026 · Based on reporting by Variety
King Charles is not letting this one slide. The monarch issued a rare statement denying claims in Charles Spencer's new memoir, "Swan Song." The book alleges he said the world would "forget" Princess Diana days after her 1997 death. A striking break from the royals' never-complain, never-explain playbook.
The pushback itself is the headline. Buckingham Palace almost never engages with tell-alls. Town & Country calls the statement an unprecedented public rebuttal of the memoir from Diana's brother. By breaking protocol to respond, the palace has guaranteed "Swan Song" an even bigger spotlight — and left everyone waiting for Spencer's next move.
