Buckingham Palace has responded to allegations made by Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, marking an unusually direct rebuttal from the Royal Family. Traditionally, the Palace refrains from commenting on the numerous books and claims published about its members, but this response suggests the current King is personally affected by the accusations.

In his memoir, Earl Spencer accused the King of making a callous remark shortly after Diana's death in 1997 and described a disagreement regarding the arrangements for her funeral. The Palace has countered these claims by questioning the accuracy of Earl Spencer’s memory, implying that the account may not be fully reliable.

This public exchange comes at a sensitive time for the monarch, who continues to balance his official duties while undergoing treatment for cancer. The family has recently endured significant scrutiny and strain following the 2023 release of Prince Harry’s memoir, "Spare," which revealed tensions between the Duke of Sussex and other senior royals.

The renewed discord threatens to prolong a period of internal family conflict that many observers see as damaging to the institution’s public image. Critics argue that the resurfacing of such disputes serves little purpose beyond reopening old wounds and undermining the monarchy’s stability at a time when unity is widely regarded as essential.