Diana's Brother Accuses King Charles of 'Elation'

Royal staff scrutinized Charles Spencer's eulogy plans, leading him to feign forgetfulness to bypass anticipated censorship from those he suspected were monitoring his words.

He noticed figures from the Abbey's shadows, which he perceived as palace spies, observing him.

Spencer believed their presence was intended to verify or censor his funeral speech, leading him to feign forgetting his prepared remarks to avoid any 'red pens' from altering his message, as he felt a duty to be Diana's voice after her passing.

The family nickname 'Dutch' originated from the stepfather calling Princess Diana 'the Duchess,' which the siblings later shortened, while Spencer was dubbed 'Carlos' for no apparent reason.

Charles sounded upbeat and like a lottery winner during the call, a sharp contrast to the grief expressed by other callers.

Spencer strongly opposed the decision for 15-year-old Prince William and 12-year-old Prince Harry to walk behind their mother's coffin, considering it an 'absurd idea'.

He recalls King Charles arguing in favor of the children's participation, stating that 'We'll forget her soon enough'.

Spencer highlighted the King's visible temper during this severe disagreement regarding the funeral procession arrangements.

As an uncle, Spencer maintains an open home for the Princes while respecting their independence as men now in their 40s.

His home remains open to Prince Harry and his family as a matter of public record, reflecting his commitment to being available without being intrusive.

Spencer highlighted two key points from the Palace's response: the absence of a direct denial of his claims and his explicit labeling of the statement as 'gaslighting'.

By highlighting her charisma and humanitarian work, Spencer emphasizes her unique ability to connect with people as the core focus of his memoir.

He aims to reach readers under 40 who primarily know Diana through tragic headlines or photographs, offering them a more comprehensive understanding of her life.

His intention is to bring her life and character to a new generation, showcasing her profound impact beyond the circumstances of her death.

He mentioned that his neurodivergence typically complicates the writing process, but this particular book flowed easily, suggesting it was 'ready to hatch' from his memories, driven by a sense of urgency to document his recollections while his mind remains sharp.

Spencer recounted how paparazzi would often resort to verbal abuse to elicit shocked reactions from Princess Diana, specifically to capture dramatic photographs.

Some press members eventually confessed to a role in her death, which he believes changed their behavior, though media conduct in other locations remains distinct from the improvements seen in London.