Earl Spencer's explosive new memoir about Princess Diana hits shelves today — and Prince William isn't saying a word about it.
Prince William was caught on camera staying completely quiet when reporters tried to get his reaction to his uncle Earl Spencer's brand-new book about his late mother, Princess Diana.
Royal commentator Chris Ship shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), showing William arriving at a public event while journalists asked whether he had read his uncle's controversial memoir. William simply didn't respond, walking past the questions without a word.
The book, written by Diana's brother Charles (Earl) Spencer, goes on sale today and is already making headlines around the world for its explosive claims about Diana's marriage to King Charles. According to early excerpts, the memoir alleges that the then-Prince of Wales told Spencer he would soon "forget" Diana after her tragic death in 1997.
Even more shocking, the book reportedly claims King Charles appeared unusually cheerful in the hours following Diana's passing, comparing his mood to that of someone who had just won the lottery.
Buckingham Palace has already responded. Last week, a spokesperson for King Charles pushed back against the allegations, saying that grief can affect a person's memory and judgement over time — a clear hint that the Palace disputes Spencer's version of events.
Earl Spencer is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to defending his sister's legacy. He famously delivered an emotional eulogy at Diana's funeral in 1997, and this new memoir appears to be another attempt to set the record straight — decades later — about what really happened behind Palace doors.
For now, Prince William appears to be taking the high road, refusing to engage with the media storm surrounding his uncle's book. Whether the Palace issues a fuller response as the book gains traction remains to be seen.
Key Takeaways
- Prince William refused to comment when asked about Earl Spencer's new memoir on Princess Diana.
- The book claims King Charles told Spencer he would "forget" Diana soon after her death.
- The memoir alleges Charles seemed unusually happy, comparing him to a "lottery winner," in the hours after Diana died.
- King Charles's spokesperson has already pushed back, suggesting grief can distort memory.
- Earl Spencer's book officially went on sale today, sparking global royal headlines.
