Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death

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"The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason," Buckingham Palace said in response to claims made by Princess Diana's brother in a new book.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:07:32 UTC.

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