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King Charles' Alleged Quote on Diana's Memory
Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, has ignited a fresh row with the Palace following claims in his upcoming book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which feature heavily in today's papers. The book alleges that King Charles told Spencer in the days after Diana's death in 1997: "Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough", according to the Times.
Buckingham Palace Responds
The Daily Mail published an exclusive extract from Earl Spencer's book, which it says "lifts the lid on an incendiary row with the now King over funeral arrangements." The Palace responded with an official statement, defending its handling of Diana's funeral and acknowledging that grief can affect memory:
"Pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss."
This statement echoes the Queen's famous "recollections may vary" response to claims made by Prince Harry and Meghan in 2021.
Missing Child Search and Recovery
Noah Woods, who disappeared on Tuesday from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk, is the focus of the Independent's front page after police confirmed a body was found near where he vanished. The Daily Mirror reports on the "heartbreak" of the incident.
Political Headlines
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warns Britain is "paying the price" for Labour's economic failures as inflation rose to 3.1% with predictions it could top 4% next year, according to the Daily Express. The i Paper reports on Prime Minister Andy Burnham's assurance that the government will "not take risks with people's living standards" in light of these figures.
Putney Pusher Mystery Solved
Nine years after the "Putney Pusher" incident, when a jogger pushed a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge, the suspect has been found dead, according to the Metro. Nicholas Brandram was arrested in June and released under investigation last week. The Daily Star features the "face of Putney Pusher Suspect" after reporting that he was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
US Interest Rates Rise
The Financial Times reports on the first interest rate rise in over three years for the US despite President Donald Trump's calls for lower borrowing costs.
UK Prison Service Plans
Lastly, the Guardian reveals that the UK prison service has drawn up plans to "double up" hundreds of prisoners in response to a staffing crisis.