Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has made a new claim in his memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, alleging that King Charles III—then Prince of Wales—told him shortly after Princess Diana’s death in a Paris car crash in 1997 that “we’ll forget her soon enough.” The remark, according to Spencer, was made during a tense conversation about the funeral arrangements, particularly whether Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12 years old, should walk in their mother’s funeral procession. Spencer argued that Diana would not have wanted her sons to participate in the event, and he claims Charles expressed disdain for Diana, suggesting that the public’s reaction to her death was excessive. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the memoir but issued a statement acknowledging that grief can influence memory and judgment, even years after a loss. The memoir, which will be serialized in the Daily Mail, includes additional accounts of Diana’s marriage to Charles and the emotional aftermath of her death. Interestingly, copies of the book were reportedly stolen from a delivery lorry before its official release, highlighting the public interest and controversy surrounding the content. Prince William and Harry have both spoken publicly about the profound impact of their mother’s death and the funeral. William described feeling “completely numb, disorientated, dizzy” during that time, while Harry has previously stated that no child should be asked to walk in a funeral procession. These statements reflect the emotional toll the tragedy had on the brothers, which Spencer’s memoir seeks to explore further. Spencer’s memoir has reignited discussions about the royal family’s handling of Diana’s death and the subsequent public mourning. While the claims in the book are personal accounts, they add to the ongoing narrative about the complexities of grief, memory, and the public’s relationship with the royal family. The book’s release and the controversy surrounding its theft underscore the enduring fascination with Diana’s life and legacy.