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Royal family news live: Late Queen had ‘tetchy’ reaction to Princess Diana car crash, Earl Spencer claims
independent.co.uk • • general
Key Points:
- Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, claims the late Queen reacted "tetchily" upon first hearing of Diana’s car crash, expressing frustration before understanding the severity of the incident.
- In his memoir, Spencer alleges King Charles appeared "giddily elated" shortly after Diana’s death and made dismissive remarks about her memory, which the King’s representatives have responded to cautiously, noting grief can cloud reason.
- The Earl also recounts his belief that neither Charles nor Princes William and Harry should have attended Diana’s funeral, describing the event as "mental torture" and questioning their presence.
- Spencer reveals that the Queen offered to restore Diana’s HRH title posthumously at the funeral, a gesture he rejected, feeling the title should never have been removed during her lifetime.
- A royal expert suggests possible "collusion" involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex regarding the timing and content of Spencer’s allegations, which have sparked a public dispute with the royal family.
