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Earl Spencer Says Then Prince Charles Told Him He Was Lucky to Inherit Young
Town & Country Magazine • • general
Key Points:
- Earl Spencer's new book has sparked controversy with damaging claims about King Charles, dominating recent headlines and prompting a public dispute with Buckingham Palace.
- Spencer recounted a "peculiar" conversation with then Prince Charles, who told him he was "lucky to have inherited so young" shortly before their father's death, which Spencer interpreted as frustration over not being King.
- Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement denying Spencer's claim that Prince Charles said "We’ll forget her soon enough" after Princess Diana's death, emphasizing the impact of grief on memory.
- The public exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Earl Spencer and the royal family amid the book's release and its sensitive revelations.
