Earl Spencer

Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, is the younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales and is the maternal uncle of Prince William and Prince Harry. Charles succeeded as 9th Earl Spencer upon the death of his father John, 8th Earl Spencer, in March 1992. He is a historian, journalist and broadcaster, and manages the Althorp estate, the Spencers' ancestral seat in Northamptonshire. The Earl has seven children, including Lady Kitty Spencer.

Last Updated On | 25 May 2026

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Charles Spencer welcomes exciting new addition after marrying for the 4th time

Charles Spencer, who is the younger brother of Princess Diana, married Norwegian archaeologist Cat Jarman in Sedona, Arizona, this month

Charles Spencer returns home after surprise wedding to Cat Jarman in Arizona

Princess Diana's younger brother, 61, married his new bride Cat Jarman in the stunning red desert of Arizona last Friday

Charles Spencer marries his girlfriend Cat Jarman in 'private ceremony' in Arizona

The brother of the late Princess Diana tied the knot with Professor Cat Jarman at a private ceremony held in Arizona on Friday

Charles Spencer's bride Cat Jarman is a Grecian goddess in unconventional blue £355 wedding dress

Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, married archaeologist Cat Jarman in a secret ceremony in Arizona on Friday – see the bride's unconventional dress

Charles Spencer shares glimpse of his honeymoon after marrying for the fourth time

Earl Spencer, who is the younger brother of the late Princess Diana, married Cat Jarman in a private ceremony in Arizona last Friday

Charles Spencer's girlfriend Catrine Jarman's legal case against Countess Karen Spencer concludes with statement in open court

Charles Spencer's girlfriend, Catrine Jarman, brought a legal case against his ex-wife, Countess Karen Spencer, following the disclosure of her MS diagnosis

Princess Diana's brother's change to childhood home is 'set to last a century'

Earl Spencer took to Instagram to reveal a new feature at Althorp House, the 90-room stately home where he grew up with the late Princess of Wales

Princess Diana's brother's 'beautiful' 14-foot feature at royal's lakeside burial place

The late royal, who tragically died aged 36 in 1997, has been laid to rest on a private island in the grounds of her childhood home of Althorp

Charles Spencer announces 'new addition' at Princess Diana's childhood home

Earl Spencer has welcomed a brand new addition to Althorp – his 13,000-acre estate in Northamptonshire – and shared plenty of adorable photos to mark the occasion

Earl Charles Spencer's divorce from third wife Countess Karen finalised after 2 years

Charles, the brother of Princess Diana, had been married to the Karen, Countess Spencer for 13 years before they separated in 2024

Charles Spencer sparks reaction with photo of family member's uncanny resemblance to Princess Diana

The Earl, 61, who lives at Althorp House, paid tribute to his mother Frances Shand Kydd, who passed away aged 68 in 2004 following a long illness

Charles Spencer shares frank message from 'ludicrously beautiful' home he shared with Princess Diana

Earl Spencer grew up at Althorp House in Northamptonshire alongside Princess Diana and he still lives there. See a new video

Princess Diana's brother Earl Charles Spencer switches the perspective with rarely-seen side of Althorp House

Earl Spencer has delighted fans with a lesser-seen view of his iconic family home in Northamptonshire - check out the fresh photos

Countess Karen Spencer settles legal claim with estranged husband's girlfriend

Norwegian archaeologist Catrine Jarman started legal proceedings against Charles Spencer's estranged wife in October 2024

Charles Spencer looks loved up during date night with girlfriend Cat Jarman

The ninth Earl Spencer enjoyed a night out in London with his archaeologist girlfriend, Car Jarman, at 40 Greek Street. The couple met in 2021.

Earl Charles Spencer reveals measures to protect Princess Diana's home

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Charles Spencer reveals 'very different' eulogy for late sister

Earl Charles Spencer delivered a moving eulogy at his sister, Princess Diana's funeral back in 1997, and now he's revealed he planned to say a different one

Earl Charles Spencer reveals 'privileged' link to late Jilly Cooper in subtle tribute

Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, has shared his unique connection to the late Jilly Cooper in a social media post

Earl Spencer sets the record straight on why Princess Diana's childhood home will never be fully open to the public

Althorp House is open for two months of the year and Princess Diana's brother Charles has opened up about this unique decision

Charles Spencer closes latest chapter at Althorp after 'impossible day'

The Earl gave fans a glimpse of the floral tributes left at Althorp on the 28th anniversary of his sister, Princess Diana's, death.

Earl Spencer marks 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s passing with moving tribute at Althorp

Princess Diana’s brother remembered her with a heartfelt gesture at her final resting place on the Spencer family estate.

Countess Karen Spencer reveals new home following divorce

Countess Karen Spencer has settled on her new home over a year after she split from her husband, Charles Spencer, the younger brother of the late Princess Diana