Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has made a controversial claim regarding King Charles in his forthcoming book. According to excerpts released ahead of the publication, Spencer alleges that he spoke with the then-Prince of Wales via telephone shortly after Diana’s death in 1997. Spencer describes the King’s demeanor during this specific call as being 'giddily elated.'

This claim is presented as a personal recollection from the Earl, intended to provide insight into the royal family's reaction to the tragedy. The report centers entirely on Spencer’s account of the interaction. Because the book has not yet been fully released and the King has not issued a public response to this specific allegation, the account remains a one-sided narrative from the Earl’s perspective. There is no corroborating evidence or alternative account provided in the initial reporting to verify the tone or content of the conversation described by Spencer. The report focuses on the emotional weight of the claim rather than providing a broader context of the relationship between the two men during that period.