Prince Philip overpowered King Charles on Diana funeral

Prince Philip seemingly took over on Princess Diana‘s funeral.

The former Duke of Edinburgh did not let then Prince Charles, make decisions on Diana’s last rites.

According to a new excerpt from Charles Spencer’s book ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,’ published by the Daily Mail, King Charles was sidelined by his father on the day.

Princess Diana’s brother writes in the new book: "Prince Philip was there, his usual gruffness replaced by a calm and quiet kindness. He was clearly determined to help his motherless grandsons in their walk to the funeral, and he did so with grace."

According to Spencer: "Prince Charles tried to take charge, having seemingly thought hard about the formation that the five of us chief mourners would adopt behind Diana."

Spencer noted: "When he said, 'Now, I will walk in the center, with William on my right and Harry on my left,' Prince Philip overruled him, in an even voice that closed down any possible dissent."

Spencer continued: “No, that isn't how we will do it,' [Philip] said. Then, nodding towards me, he continued: 'Charles is representing his sister and their family, so he will walk in the middle, with William and Harry either side of him, and you and I will be on the outside flanks.'"