Charles Edward Maurice Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, DL (born 20 May 1964), styled Viscount Althorp between 1975 and 1992, is a British peer, author, journalist, and broadcaster. He is the younger brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the maternal uncle of William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Family Tree
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
Lady Cynthia Hamilton
Maurice Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy
Ruth Sylvia Gill
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
Frances Shand Kydd
Charles Spencer
Quick Fact
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Charles Edward Maurice Spencer |
| Date of birth | 20 May 1964 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Ancestry | English |
Family
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer |
| Mother | Frances Shand Kydd |
| Siblings | Sarah Spencer, Jane Fellowes, Diana, Princess of Wales |
| Spouses | Victoria Lockwood, Caroline Freud, Karen Gordon |
| Partners | None currently |
| Children | Lady Kitty Spencer, Lady Eliza Victoria Spencer, Lady Katya Amelia Spencer, Louis Frederick John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer |
| Grandparents | Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer |
| Notable Relatives | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex |
Personal Life Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Married Victoria Lockwood |
| 1992 | Became 9th Earl Spencer |
| 1997 | Divorced Victoria Lockwood |
| 2001 | Married Caroline Freud |
| 2007 | Divorced Caroline Freud |
| 2011 | Married Karen Gordon |
| 2024 | Published memoir "A Very Private School" |