Earl Spencer's estranged wife leaves Althorp to start 'new chapter' amid divorce

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Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer, has said her goodbyes to the Althorp estate, much to the staff's apparent relief. For 13 years, she was wed to Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's younger brother.

Lady Spencer dedicated herself to reviving the beloved family home during her stay, where the late princess spent her childhood and was laid to rest at just 36.

Once a solid team committed to preserving the Spencer legacy, the pair, who have a daughter named Charlotte Diana Spencer, revealed their divorce plans in June 2024 amidst whispers of the Earl's new love interest, archaeologist Professor Cat Jarman.The split has seen its share of drama, with Professor Jarman suing Lady Spencer for allegedly disclosing her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis to the Earl before she was ready.

Now, at 52, Lady Spencer is embracing a "new chapter" away from Althorp, sharing updates with her Instagram fans. She recently posted a photo of her sheep, Lucky and Minty, captioning it: 'Well...