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The death of Princess Diana is back at the center of controversy three decades later: Charles Spencer, Lady Di's brother, claims that the then-Prince Charles reacted unexpectedly upon learning of his ex-wife's death, stating that during a phone call his voice sounded “euphoric,” even “as if he had won the lottery.”
This controversial revelation is part of the book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," the memoirs of Charles Spencer, which will be published on September 22, 2026, and in which he reconstructs his sister's life and the events following her death.
What other things does Charles reveal about his sister? In his book, Spencer also questions some decisions related to the princess's funeral, including the fact that William and Harry walked behind their mother's coffin.
What did Charles Spencer say about Charles's reaction to Diana's death?
According to a preview of the memoirs, Charles Spencer received a call from the then-Prince Charles after learning the news that Diana had died in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Spencer recalls that, unlike other people who contacted him and were shocked by the news, Charles's voice seemed surprisingly upbeat to him. Diana's brother described the Prince of Wales as “euphoric” and compared his tone to that of someone who had just won the lottery.
"Now, in retrospect, I suspect that the prince's first reaction must have been to think more about how this event could free him to marry the woman he loved, rather than appreciating the loss of one he did not love," Charles stated.
What happened between Charles and Diana before her death?
The marriage between Diana and Charles was marked by a severe crisis that ended with their separation in 1992 and their divorce four years later.
Their breakup was also linked to Charles's infidelity with Camilla Parker. It was in 1996 that the Prince and Princess of Wales officially divorced, and by 2005, Charles and Camilla were married.
Buckingham Palace responds to accusations against Charles III
After part of the content of Charles Spencer's book was revealed, the Royal Household noted in a statement that, although it does not normally comment on books of this type, "His Majesty is aware that the pain of sibling grief can cloud reason, affect judgment, and color memory in ways that others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss."
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