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Charles Spencer makes allegations against King Charles III

The accusations from Diana's brother Charles Spencer in his new book are causing a stir in the British royal family.

22 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has made serious allegations against King Charles III in his new book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." In an interview, Spencer stated that he knows many things about the King and that he made tasteless remarks following his sister's death. He also describes Charles as impatient regarding the succession, a sentiment the monarch apparently expressed himself in 1998 when he complained about being 43 years old and his waiting time for the throne.

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