Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer
- January 6, 2024
- Historian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1964(1964-05-20) |
| Age | 60 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | London |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer Biography
| Name | Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer |
| Birthday | May 20 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Home Town | London |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Parents | John Spencer, Frances Shand Kydd |
| Siblings | Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes, Diana, Princess of Wales, John Spencer |
| Spouse | Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer , Caroline Freud , Victoria Aitken |
| Children(s) | Lady Kitty Spencer, Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, MORE |
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer is one of the most popular and richest Historian who was born on May 20, 1964 in London, United Kingdom. Charles Edward Maurice Spencer was born in London on the 20th of May, 1964. The Queen Elizabeth II, his Godmother. His parents were called Viscount and Viscountess Althorp as their paternal grandparents, Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, was still alive at the date of his birth. Spencer was raised with three older sisters: Sarah, Jane, and Diana. Charles his infant brother, John had been born four years earlier than Spencer, and passed away within hours of his birth. Charles along with Diana were close in their youth. His parents’ marriage was troubled and ended with divorce when he was just four years old. Spencer took on the title of Viscount Althorp after his father was made Earl Spencer in 1975. Spencer was educated at Eton as well as Magdalen College, Oxford, where he studied Modern History.
He was a member of the House of Lords from 29 March 1992 (the day that his father died and he took his peerage) before the House of Lords Act 1999 removed most peerages from hereditary on the 11th of November, 1999.
On 31 August 1997, his elder sister Diana died after a car crash in Paris and Spencer delivered the eulogy at her funeral service held at Westminster Abbey six days later. In his eulogy he rebuked both Britain’s royal family and the press for their treatment of his sister. Spencer has ruled out the conspiracy theories regarding his sister’s death, and called the alleged letter she wrote 10 months before her death in which she discussed her fears of a planned accident “just a bizarre coincidence rather than tied in with reality.”
On 15 December 2001, he married Caroline Freud (née Hutton; born 16 October 1966), former wife of Matthew Freud. They separated in 2007 and later divorced. They have two children:
On the 16th September of 1989 Spencer who was then known by the courtesy title Viscount Althorp was married to Victoria Lockwood (born 20 November 1965). The wedding took place in the Church of St Mary, Great Brington, and Darius Guppy was the groomsman. Two nieces, Emily McCorquodale as well as The Hon. Eleanor Fellowes, were bridesmaids. The two nephews of the bride, Prince Harry as well as The Hon. Alexander Fellowes (son of Lord and Lady Fellowes), were page boys. Spencer and Lockwood who had relocated from Cape Town, South Africa were divorced on 3 December 1997. Diana’s death happened as the divorce was taking place. Soon after the separation, Spencer relocated to United Kingdom. The Earl is a father to four children with Victoria Lockwood, three daughters and one son.
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Historian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer is one of the richest Historian from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Charles Edward Maurice Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, DL (born 20 May 1964) was styled Viscount Althorp between 1975 until 1992 was a British nobleman and journalist, peer, author and broadcaster. The younger Spencer brother is Diana Princess of Wales which means he is the maternal grandfather of Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry Duke of Sussex.
Spencer was an on-air correspondent for NBC News between 1986 until 1995, mostly for the morning program, Today, and NBC Nightly News. He was the writer and host of the documentary series that ran for 12 seasons Great Houses of the World (1994-95) for NBC Super Channel. He also served as a reporter at Granada Television from 1991 to 1993.
Upon his father’s death on 29 March 1992, 27-year-old Spencer succeeded as 9th Earl Spencer, 9th Viscount Althorp, 9th Viscount Spencer of Althorp, 9th Baron Spencer of Althorp, and 4th Viscount Althorp. He also inherited Althorp, the family’s ancestral seat in Northamptonshire. Since 2009, he has restored Althorp, re-roofing it and restoring its entire exterior for the first time since the 1780s. He has also helped establish Althorp Living History, a handmade fine-furniture line reproducing pieces from the collection at Althorp. The Spencer family’s wealth derived from their profitable sheep farming in the Tudor era.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer Dating?
According to our records, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer married to Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer , Caroline Freud , Victoria Aitken. As of December 1, 2023, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Historian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer celebrates birthday on May 20 of every year.
Where is Charles Spencer now?
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.
Why is Charles Spencer an Earl?
The Earl was a member of the House of Lords from 29 March 1992 (the day his father died and he inherited the peerage ) until the House of Lords Act 1999 excluded most hereditary peers on 11 November 1999.
Who is the heir of Earl Spencer?
Earls Spencer (1765) The heir apparent is the present holder’s son Louis Frederick John Spencer, Viscount Althorp (b. 1994).
Is Charles Spencer still married?
Who is Charles Spencer’s wife? Charles Spencer is married to Karen Spencer (née Villeneuve) and as Charles is the 9th Earl of Spencer, it makes Karen, Countess Spencer. The couple met on a blind date after a former colleague of Charles said: “I’ve found the perfect woman for you.”
How rich are the Spencers?
But while the net worth of some of the Spencer family’s most prominent members is unknown, the 9th Earl Spencer, Charles Spencer’s (Kitty Spencer’s father and Princess Diana’s brother) net worth is estimated at around $154 million.