Buckingham Palace Responds to Earl Spencer’s Allegations Regarding King Charles III and Diana’s Funeral Procession

Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, September 17, 2026 — Buckingham Palace has issued a statement addressing allegations made by Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana. The allegations concern comments attributed to King Charles III following Princess Diana’s death in 1997, as well as Earl Spencer’s objections to the procession behind his mother’s coffin.

Earl Spencer reportedly made claims regarding remarks King Charles III allegedly made in the aftermath of Princess Diana’s passing. The specific nature of these alleged comments has not been detailed in the provided summary. Additionally, the summary mentions Earl Spencer’s objections concerning Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin during the funeral.

In response to these allegations, Buckingham Palace did not issue a direct denial. Instead, the palace’s statement questioned the accuracy of Earl Spencer’s recollection of events. The official response suggested that the passage of time and the emotional impact of grief could potentially influence memory.

The specific timeline of when Earl Spencer made these allegations, or the exact context and wording of the alleged comments by King Charles III, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the detailed nature of Earl Spencer’s objections to the funeral procession was also not specified. The palace’s response focused on the general principle that grief can affect how memories are recalled.

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