An unreleased book by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, was taken in the Netherlands. The book is said to contain that King Charles said the remark "we'll forget her soon enough" days after Princess Diana died. Buckingham Palace issued an unusual public statement, reported as scathing, rejecting the claim. The theft and the King's statement have refocused interest on Spencer's account. Spencer is the late princess's brother. He wrote the book centred on his sister's life. The book had not yet been released. Police in the Netherlands have given few public details. The palace has offered no additional response. The reported quote has prompted discussion after the theft. The claim was dismissed by the palace. The manuscript has not been found.