- Charles Spencer is divorcing
- It comes amidst a memoir
- THIS is the scoop
In a startling revelation to The Mail on Sunday, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and younger brother to the late Princess Diana, announced his divorce from Karen Spencer, marking the end of their nearly 13-year marriage.
Amidst the backdrop of his revealing memoir, 'A Very Private School,' the aristocrat opens up about his battles, the support of his soon-to-be ex-wife, and hints at a new beginning.
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It's official! Charles Spencer, the British aristocrat with a lineage as captivating as his family history, is calling it quits with Karen Spencer, his third wife, after a marriage spanning over a decade. The news, which broke in 'The Mail' on Sunday, has sent ripples through the royal and aristocratic circles, with many expressing their sadness over the couple's decision.
"It is immensely sad," the British aristocrat told the outlet about the divorce. "I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future."
The timing of the divorce announcement is particularly poignant, coinciding with the Earl's work on his memoir, 'A Very Private School.'
The book not only explores his aristocratic upbringing but also lays bare his personal demons, including a harrowing account of being sexually abused as a child. It's this journey of introspection and healing that Spencer credits with his recent "turning of a corner," thanks in part to a regimen of post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, Tai Chi, and breathing exercises.
Adding to the intrigue is Spencer's rumored closeness to Dr. Cat Jarman, a Norwegian archaeologist. While it's still "early days," the pair, who co-host 'The Rabbit Hole Detectives' podcast, have been spotted looking "very happy together." Could this be the start of a new chapter for the Earl?
The marriage between Charles and Karen, celebrated at the historic Althorp House – the childhood home of Spencer and Princess Diana – was a fairytale event.
Their union brought forth a daughter, Charlotte Diana, named in loving memory of her royal aunt. Despite the end of their marital journey, Spencer's commitment to his family and his gratitude towards Karen for her support during his therapeutic journey shines through.
"I was so confused by my endless romantic disasters, deep unhappiness and two divorces," he previously told 'Fox News Digital'.
"I also wanted to do something for my children. Actually, that was the spur. I wanted to get better for them, so I could be a better father. I don’t know if they would agree that I managed it, but that was my aim."
"And I think, if I hadn’t been a parent, I probably would have just gone on... coping. [Saying it out loud] was surprisingly helpful. It didn’t get to the root of the problem, but it sent me on a course of more honest therapy."
Spencer said he’s "really turned a corner" in the last three to four months, especially after writing his book. He’s still doing "a very effective" post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, as well as Tai Chi and breathing exercises.
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As the Earl embarks on this new phase of his life, the support and well-being of his children and grandchildren remain his top priorities.
With a legacy as complex as it is captivating, Charles Spencer's story continues to unfold, promising more chapters of resilience, recovery, and perhaps, new relationships.
