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Princess Diana fans' tears over new photo shared by her brother Earl Spencer

The late Princess of Wales is buried at Althorp and her brother Charles Spencer has shared a look at her gravesite

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Rachel Avery
Homes Editor
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Princess Diana's loyal following has been left in tears once again after her brother Earl Charles Spencer shared a fresh look at her poignant gravesite at Althorp House.

The Earl took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a new photo to his 151,000 followers, and it was a stunning picture of the Oval Lake, which is where the late Princess is buried on an island in the centre of the body of water.

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The picturesque scene also highlighted the Diana temple where members of the public can pay respects to the late Princess and the striking building was beautifully reflected in the water.

Charles captioned the image: "Stunning late afternoon light, at @althorphouse #reflectionphotography #althorp #lakeside #reflection_perfection #afternoonwalk #octoberafternoon #englishcountryhouse."

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Many fans left crying face emojis on the post, and comments included: "Thank you @charles.earl.spencer for taking care of our Princess. She is missed more than words can express. Never forgotten. RIP Diana. Loved always," and: "Beautiful woman, always in our hearts and minds."

In Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, he revealed that his uncle had to have the bridge to the lake removed for security purposes, so now the island is only accessible via boat. 

The burial site of the late Princess Diana © Getty
The burial site of the late Princess Diana

When will Althorp House reopen to the public?

Visitors arriving at Althorp House © Getty
Althorp House is Princess Diana's former childhood home

The grand residence is currently closed to the public but it is set to reopen in summer 2024, for a few months as it does each year. Tickets allow visitors to tour the spectacular grounds and also step inside the historical property, admiring rooms such as the impressive library. 

Did you know that you can sleep over at Princess Diana's former home?

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The althorp library is a highlight of the house

The stately home has been listed on Elysian Estates by Earl Spencer. It boasts 32 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms and is set within an idyllic 500-acre estate, making it the perfect spot for special occasions.

Prices are top secret and only available upon request and the incredible packages include butler service, a team of private chefs and housekeeping. There's also a dedicated concierge service to arrange anything you may wish to enjoy during your stay.

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If you can't fork out for an exclusive sleepover or don’t want to wait until 2024 for house tour tickets, you can immerse yourself in all things Althorp by signing up to their weekly newsletter written by Charles' wife Karen, where she unearths the magical history of the home and takes fans along for the ride when she's embarking on renovation projects. 

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