Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, is set to release his memoir ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister’ on September 22, which promises to reveal previously undisclosed details about the life and death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The book has already drawn attention due to an excerpt published by the Daily Mail, which claims that then-Prince Charles said, ‘Don’t worry, we will forget her very soon,’ in the aftermath of Diana’s death in 1997. Buckingham Palace responded to the claims, stating that ‘his majesty is aware that the grief over the loss of a sibling can cloud reasoning, affect judgment, and distort memories in ways that others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss.’

Prince Harry’s Vindication and William’s Exclusion

Prince Harry reportedly felt vindicated by Spencer’s revelations, according to sources. ‘For years, he was accused of betraying the family by speaking publicly, but Now Diana’s own brother is opening the same vault and describing a Windsor world Harry recognizes immediately,’ one source told Rob Shuter. Another insider noted that Harry and Meghan Markle believe the book illustrates what happens when ‘protecting the institution becomes more important than protecting the person.’ Harry reportedly believes Charles Spencer is defending Diana, not attacking the monarchy. According to the source, ‘If the truth makes the Palace uncomfortable, Harry believes that’s the Palace’s problem.’

Spencer claims Harry was made aware of the book’s contents ahead of time, while Prince William was kept in the dark. ‘Harry was brought inside the circle. William was kept outside it,’ the source added.

The Final Resting Place and Public Response

In a separate post, Charles Spencer shared an inquieting black-and-white photograph from 150 years ago of the Oval Lake, where Diana is buried, and Initially, Diana was to be laid to rest in the family crypt in Great Brington, following a tradition of 20 generations. However, Spencer changed the plans out of concern for her safety, choosing instead a small island in the center of the lake, though the site, now a memorial, allows visitors to leave flowers during the summer months when the estate is open. The building on the opposite shore, the Admiralty Summer House, has become a place of remembrance for the ‘People’s Princess.’

Spencer announced the book’s release as part of his effort ‘to tell the truth’ about Diana’s life, ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death on August 31, 2027. He describes Diana as ‘a unique person brimming with vitality, love, charisma, and insecurities who lived life with extraordinary intensity and left the world a better place despite departing from it too soon.’

Historical Tensions and Public Perception

Spencer’s book recounts the traumatic days following Diana’s death in a Paris car accident in 1997; he claims he argued with then-Prince Charles about the funeral plans for their sons, William and Harry, who were 15 and 12 at the time. He reportedly objected to the idea of the boys walking behind their mother’s coffin, arguing that Diana would not have wanted them to endure such a public spectacle. Charles allegedly responded with the dismissive comment ‘Don’t worry, we will forget her very soon.’

The Palace has long been criticized for its delayed response to the global outpouring of grief following Diana’s death. The tensions between the royal household and the Spencer family have been dramatized in films and television series such as ‘The Queen’ and ‘The Crown.’ The Daily Mail’s publication of the excerpt has intensified the public debate, with many questioning the royal family’s handling of Diana’s legacy and the emotional impact on her children.