Camilla urges unity at literary festival amid royal memoir controversy
Queen Camilla quoted a proverb about togetherness at the Chatsworth literary festival as tensions rose over Earl Spencer's Diana memoir.
At the fourth Queen's Reading Room Festival held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, Camilla cited a proverb highlighting the value of collective effort. She framed the comment as a response to the growing clash between Buckingham Palace and Earl Spencer over the latter's memoir, which alleges that King Charles dismissed Princess Diana's memory. The palace has countered that grief may have clouded the earl's recollection, while Spencer insists he is recounting the truth.
The memoir also contains other sensational claims about Diana's marriage and the king's behavior after her death. Camilla thanked readers, writers, and publishers for their support of the festival. The episode has drawn widespread media attention and divided public opinion.
Why it matters
The royal family’s internal dispute over a high-profile memoir could affect public perception of the monarchy.
How this story developed
- Sep 15 Several copies of Charles Spencer's Diana memoir stolen from Dutch truck
- Sep 17 Dutch police have opened a probe into the theft.
- Sep 18 Allegations that Charles said Diana would be forgotten have been publicised alongside the theft investigation.
- Sep 20 Buckingham Palace issued a statement questioning the accuracy of Spencer’s memories.
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