King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana’s brother

King Charles III has formally disputed allegations made by his former brother-in-law, Charles Spencer, regarding the monarch's conduct following the death of Princess Diana three decades ago. Buckingham Palace issued a rejection of the criticisms, which appear in a new book authored by Spencer. The dispute centers on claims that the King acted insensitively in the period surrounding the Princess's fatal car crash.

This incident marks a rare public response from the monarch to personal criticism. The disagreement has drawn significant media attention, appearing on the front pages of various United Kingdom newspapers and highlighting a long-standing tension between the King and the Earl, who has been a vocal critic of the monarch for several decades.