Episode #9: Inside the Spencer Tombs

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A visit to the 500 year old Spencer family chapel at the church of St Mary in Great Brington, just outside of Althorp, the final resting place for 17 generations of Spencers. It is an incredible piece of history that is rarely seen, but that is so important to understanding the story of the Spencer family and Althorp.
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[@sallyire1]

We've always been told that Diana was from an aristocratic family, but my goodness I had no idea it was to this extent. The Spencer lineage is quite impressive.

[@grahamlowe314]

She was a direct descendant of James 2 of England So William will be the first jacobin king of England since 1688

[@sharenerobertson5574]

Amazing links to the slave trade and colonialism also!! Amazing work

[@michellegoad1052]

Oh, yes! Diana was born at Sandringham, she was a lady before she was a princess, her family is more British than the Royal Family. As a child they cavorted with the royals. Her dad was Equerry to the Queen. Her grandmother was lady in waiting to the Queen Mother!

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Much like describing Jimmy Carter as a "peanut farmer" (he had extensive naval and scientific, background including nuclear submarines). At 500 years, the Spencers do not rank as *ancient* nobility. (The earl is my 9th cousin, 2x removed). One of my great grandfathers was created the Earl of Arundel in 1138 - a title now held by the Duke of Norfolk. He is the Earl Marshal of England - being the senior earl in the kingdom. He will preside at the coronation of King Charles.

[@RussellTurner]

@@sharenerobertson5574Seriously, do get a life.

[@amandahayward3818]

I will never ever forgot Earl Spencers speech at Diana's funeral. It really needed to be said. She didnt need no royal title because factually she was more royal than the royal family. Rip HRH Princess Diana.

[@tessdurberville711]

If you are counting the illegitimate issue of Charles II.

[@lornapalmer6426]

They are more Royal than the Royal Family.

[@rogerfielding1117]

Glorified farners​@@lornapalmer6426

[@mariavieira9600]

And more English

[@galacruse2318]

You can see that Charles is quite comfortable being surrounded by family, no matter their century. I love his comment about the family red hair!!

[@mnm2156]

Henry "Harry" Spencer, has a nice ring to it.

[@peachygal4153]

@@mnm2156 Lilibet has that red hair too.

[@Samata-mo2jw]

So Prince Harry had red hair

[@joycebrown1413]

​@@Samata-mo2jw Prince Harry does have Red hair, both his children have red hair.

[@yvettemarshallTWN]

@@Samata-mo2jw He takes after his mother’s lineage more strongly than his father. You’ll also notice that it is recessive gene, reason why Prince William is more a blondie like his father’s (grandfather Prince Philip) side. Very odd for 2 children to both have recessive traits especially if their mother has DNA from Africa on one side of their family. Queen Charlotte had like way back Black ancestors but my did they make themselves known. Blackness tends to dominate (genetically speaking).

[@Katwoman4318]

Thank you Charles Spencer. It’s not where your body is going that matters; but your soul. Amen 🙏

[@JessieB_]

💙❤ ...a movie about this would draw a lot of interest...IMO

[@rhondaflowers3824]

​@Jessie a Netflix series would be better different generations throughout....

[@rosemaryfernandes240]

​@@rhondaflowers3824perhaps the Earl could tastefully involve himself in a history project, protecting their memories from the excesses of Hollywood whilst telling us their stories. It would make him money for the upkeep of the estate. I hope they are all safely in heaven with the Father! And how comforting to be laid to rest with your family even if it is ashes only these days! I used to think our family would manage it, but actually we will not even make the same (large/small) cemeteries as our ancestors or parents - hopefully we will get our spouse!

[@SpanishEclectic]

All of the tombs are so beautifully preserved, and indeed reflect the period when each family member lived. I see a clear family resemblance in so many of the faces, especially the eyes. The stories are fascinating. We are fortunate Earl Spencer is willing to share his family history with us.

[@martindelport8289]

Thank you to Charles Spencer for preserving his heritage and sharing it with us.

[@carolinebrereton579]

Thank you to Charles

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Glad he did something right.

[@sondangsimanjuntak3878]

beeing cause of Lady Di, especially

[@TM-lk9zj]

Americans never know how to dress for the occasion.

[@dawnberg7316]

You are a wonderful son, grandson..great grandson, father, brother and uncle:) You are a keeper of the faith and history of your family!!! I respect you immensely :)

[@rogerfielding1117]

But not husband !!!

[@annserrano7598]

Thank you Earl Spencer (princess Diana little brother) for allowing the world to have a glimpse of your family's burial site. Resting in a church, may God watch over you all.

[@alliewhite7387]

AMAZING!! No one knows the history, completely love it,Diana im sure is proud of her brother. ❤️

[@rogerfielding1117]

Even tho she wasn't speaking to him before she died after he had refused to allow her to return to live at Althorp

[@aprilrobinson7713]

Love this. I loved lady Diana Spencer. Love hearing about her family.

[@1CelloOne]

I love these little shorts #1508 about the Spencer family history - thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@elizabethhannah4704]

Thank You very much. Charles Spencer that was so interesting. To have such a large, tangible connection to your ancestors, spanning centuries, is marvellous and fascinating.

[@patriciahall2223]

I could listen to Charles all day , I love how he talks about his family's rich history , such a beautiful Gent ....Thank you 🇨🇦

[@patclelland1279]

many thanks Charles Spencer for the lovely tour of your ancestors and your safe keeping of our people princess ❤❤❤

[@pks815]

Thank you for this! I find history truly fascinating and you're so very lucky to have your family history so well documented and to be able to be surrounded by all of that history is absolutely amazing to me.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Wow cant even imagine 500 history of one family line in one chapel. And what a chapel and tomb. Must of cost a fortune even back in the day. How beautiful it is. Exquisite craftsmanship of the carved individuals. Love the history. TY for sharing.

[@Jglendab8153]

Thank you so much for sharing your family history with us.

[@franklinstephen3268]

It's so nice to know about such past history. Hope all is well with you?

[@judithderington-mcconnell6437]

My first love of a subject to study was history with a B.A. in history from a University in the University of Texas group. My specific area of study was Modern European History. The grounds and buildings of the Earl of Spencer’s holdings fall in this period. Delicious to study! ❤

[@reggiebosanquet1525]

The title of the family is Earl Spencer,. There is no 'the' in the title. Charles Spencer talking here is the 7th Earl Spencer.

[@sharonagresta-siekerman8601]

Thank you sir, for sharing such interesting and personal insights about your family and it's connection to England. When you speak of past generations, I can feel as if I'm part of the story. What a beautiful place where everyone is buried and remembered. I hope you can share more stories of everyday things because you are a passionate historian and storyteller.

[@Miriam60589]

Loving the history of #1508!! Would love a job like this!!

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Thank You For Sharing and Advice. God Bless You All 🤟💖🙏

[@ellebelle8515]

It is tremendous to listen to someone who takes so much interest in his family history and shares it with not only his family but all who are interested. As a just retired teacher, you both are tremendous teachers for the coming generations, giving the young and old fascinating stories to make history come alive. Thank you and please continue sharing with us.

[@michellestraughan1760]

Fascinating and beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to peek into your amazing world.

[@AlwaysBelieve777]

Thank you for this lovely video. I would love to see longer videos on the Spencer history

[@pita3908]

the Spencer legacy is just incredible, thank you for sharing..

[@RaeAnnaLynnW]

Wow! So amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@janemackrell3733]

Wonderful thank you!

[@marieogara272]

How wonderful of charles to live respect his family dear Diana back in arms of her loving family..away from the evil people she married into .rip. .

[@eringemini7091]

This is where (imo) that Diana is interred. And it makes sense. It would be a terrible idea to have actually placed her in a grave subject to the water table on an island; (like trying to bury someone below ground in New Orleans, Louisiana. The grave would not last & if there's flooding, the casket would not remain. Your secret is safe with me( I saw all the security cameras in the Spencer section).😉 r.i.p. Diana🕊Princess Of Wales😇

[@Coralmag]

I love your vlogs ❤ can’t wait to see more and learn more about Althorpe House ✨Thank you.

[@camillabarclay4049]

Wow i didnt realize how nice this man is. Also eloquent words.

[@wendyrobinson9712]

I love these videos a wealth if history......i remember visiting the church our visit to Althorp...thank you

[@WendyLSchmidtPhantomPoetess]

Very cool! I'm doing my ancestry and knowing a bit of their story truly makes me feel closer to them. But finding an image, whether portrait, photo or statue is a wonderful thing to see as sometimes you can detect a familiar likeness.

[@Pleasureoriley]

I have such great respect for the Spencer family. I love how the female members were also able to build legacies. To have that type of preservation is impressive. Hopefully one day I can make my way to Althorpe for a visit.

[@Dc-xh8wj]

Well...I've done my family tree and I've found ten convicts...from England and ireland...I bet their stories would be so sad...🙋‍♀️🐨🇭🇲 I have subscribed....I love stories about our history..Thankyou lord Charles.

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Are you Australian?

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

Love the history of the Spencer burial site. TY

[@susemr2]

It's a beautiful church, although there is no public access to the tombs. I love visiting it as it's only a few miles up the road from me. If you visit Althorp, you should definitely visit the church.

[@sheilasmithsoderquist8643]

I love history myself. It’s who we are and must not ever forget. If I ever make it to England and I pray I do. I’m American with my family history in Scotland and Scandinavian. I would love to visit Althorp. The Spencer family history is truly amazing.

[@olgavantveld6946]

What a wonderful history of the Spencer family' Charles Spencer in my mind is a true historian of English history and of his own family The Spencer family is very important part of English history

[@hkhan2413]

Amazing- Thankyou for sharing with the word earl spencer ❤

[@kerrijansson2919]

To His Lordship the Viscount of Althorp and Karen - thank you for sharing with us your family's tomb. I'm an American, and while the British aristocracy system isn't to my taste, this is a very interesting and educational video that discussed your family history. I only wish a certain fellow American would have taken the time to learn about the British culture and the monarchy, and decide if they want to be a UK citizen before marrying someone from your circle. Marrying someone whose nationality is different to yours carries with it a special burden - among others, the acceptance of a different culture and becoming committed to the customs and traditions that comes with adopting a new country and culture. Thank you, and I will be checking your channel out. May you have a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@keetahbrough]

Diana did the same dang thing.. and it was her culture, although she disagreed with it. Do you say the same about her? And. the REASON behind these women shaking it up? IT' NEEDS SHAKING UP. Perhaps a return to reality.. for all those who worship royalty. Because let's face it. Those who follow royalty are worshipping it. Understand that when you worship at the Alter of royalty and state, you volunteer to be their sacrifice. And they will sacrifice you. Lookit Diana. Merry Christmas!

[@Ryangraceffa13]

You’re commenting on the wrong channel with this point of view. Do you know anything at all about Diana? Or the Earl’s speech at her funeral?

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Both of the women shook it up and the system needed to be shook up. The monarchy has so many cobwebs that you can barely see it.

[@roberthudson1959]

Charles Spencer hasn't been Viscount Althorp since 1992. He is Earl Spencer. His son Louis is the current Viscount Althorp.

[@reggiebosanquet1525]

The correct form of address is the 7th Earl Spencer. The subsidiary title Viscount Althorpe is used by the Earls heir. It's clear you do not have 'taste' for the peerage system in the United Kingdom as you haven't got a clue what you're talking about.

[@maryannmatteson8401]

Thank you!!!✝️❤️❤️

[@rhonacrawford4524]

Fantastic. I look forward to many more videos.

[@nataliestaheli51602]

I just loved watching this and learning so much about a family that's been around for over 500 years, and be able to actually see what his ancestors looked like and their history of contributions to the family name throughout their lives! Very fascinating!

[@aliceseger7108]

So glad I found your channel. I get your emails of progress restoring Althorp. It is so interesting the things you find & use again❤️

[@mkelli4678]

hello prince charles spencer pardon the intro but you are a beautiful example of clarity regarding family history thank you. blessings to you and all your families.

[@annabellelee4535]

Spencers are not royals so no, he isn't a prince, he is an earl.

[@claudiocavaliere856]

Absolutely fascinating! Beautiful! Congratulations!

[@havingalook2]

Fascinating, so very very interesting. Many thanks for bringing it to us.

[@cherylperry2910]

We would love to learn of the Spencer’s from many years ago.

[@elenaperez2500]

Beautiful!

[@tiffanyi5645]

Wow this was interesting. I’m surprised they made it through this video without talking about the most famous and impactful Spencer of all time, PRINCESS DIANA! Diana forever!

[@charlottexhani9721]

We share the same ancestors. Fascinating to learn about my bloodline. Thank you so much for all this information. Kind regards Charlotte Masters

[@daivageeveerapen7337]

I AM NOT SURPRISED LADY DIANA CAME FROM FAMOUS ANCESTORS. AFTER ALL SHE WAS SUITED TO BE A QUEEN. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. DEEP RESPECT FOR THE SPENCERS FAMILY.( SPECIALLY FOR "LADY DIANA") FOR WHOM I STILL GET VERY EMOTIONAL, EYES STING WITH TEARS NOW AND THEN. " WHAT A SOUL SHE MUST BE IN HEAVEN."AND WITH ALL HER RELATIVES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY.😮

[@annabellelee4535]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christina-yp6jy]

Just Amazing

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

The sacred without the profane. Beautiful.

[@mariacastro4726]

How Proud for Charles that his Nephew is The Future King of England 🇬🇧 💕 And Now he is Of Hearts like his Mother Diana

[@Hyejin.park23]

They said that Diana been buried at the small island in the middle of the lake but I doubt so . Diana had a lead coffin and over time , the coffin would have been submerged into the lake . And the way Charles tried to cover up the traces of resealed tomb lid just added up the mystery. I somehow believe that she’s been laid to rest underneath it .

[@egyptcat4301]

Amazing!!!

[@Patricia-rc5gn]

And that is where Diana is buried…not on the ‘red herring’ island at Althorp.

[@linaburon5672]

Diana she is there too

[@betttrbeth]

Gorgeous. I do genealogy & I am following along in my extended tree. Any children who die young get a picture of a lamb in my tree. So sad to see that.

[@MichelleJune67]

Oh how I wish Diana had something so beautiful like her ancestors

[@willman9567]

Prince George looks like this uncle. People act like Diana didn't know what she was getting into. She knew. The Spencer's are like the Boleyn family. They wanted a daughter on the throne. Any daughter was fine. Sarah was actually the first choice.

[@annettenelson8820]

Great story

[@sudlor123]

Very interesting!

[@iWorito]

Fun fact: the man speaking is princess Diana’s brother for the ones who don’t know :)

[@teresajannuzzio2408]

OH NEAT IS THIS. DIANA CAME FROM A AWSOME FAMILY! We see where Harry got his red hair from!

[@taliabustamante4412]

First class.

[@MumTiffanyTW9]

How on earth did you gain access to him and this tour?

[@artgirl67]

"One family in one place... held together over 500 years..." THAT'S why I KNOW Diana is there in that family tomb. Of course she is... ❤

[@deznat]

Lord Spencer should do an audio book on the history of his family.

[@nancytestani1470]

Real force…Penelope..wow

[@donnabunting3846]

He is beginning to look more like his father as time goes on.

[@maryloumawson6006]

I think it is wonderful that these monuments are preserved and that they trace back the family history to the founder of the dynasty. But I can't help comparing these fine remembrances with the sad burials of some of the actual monarchs and their consorts. It's rather surprising that the nobility were able to guarantee a safe resting place for themselves and their family, when the King was not. But such are the vagaries of politics.

[@barbbrown295]

And Princes William & Harry along with their children are all part of this family’s linage as well!

[@douglashoppe310]

Interesting that this Spencer family uses the Despenser family coat of arms, without any proof of a relationship to the Despenser family.

[@이나나-u4d]

Praying that someday in the future I could pay a visit and enjoy the history with my own eyes, and not by phone screen😅🙏🏻

[@kimberlybates6261]

I'm a distant cousins of the Spencer's and Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. James Stewart the V is my 14 greatgrandfather. It's all very historical to me and amazing. I'm related to the Howards, Woodvilles, John of Guant and the Tudors. Vety interesting historical figures. Don't worry I am not one of those people who go and knock on people's doors and say hello cousin. That's so crazy and rude.

[@knittinggirl13]

Interesting. So lovely. Where are the graves of the ones that served your family? Are they preserved and where are they? I would love to see a tour of their graves. I mean the ones that actually did all the work? You and your wife look absolutely stunning. Such outside beauty. I wonder how many people such as presented wealth would feed?

[@pohanahawaii]

There would be too innumerable to count but they were probably buried at local churchyards and cemetaries with their own families.

[@pohanahawaii]

There's never enough wealth to feed everybody as long as people keep multiplying around the world and Communism had already been proven to not work and stifle all productivity and creativity.

[@lyndamac1058]

Princess Diana will be under ground with the rest of the family. There is no way she would be on the island away from family that are so important to him.

[@pfeilsusan]

Charles will be buried there but not Diana? Why would you leave your sister on an island? I'm thinking she's in the family vault and the Oval is a public memorial.

[@annethompson2173]

As a lover of history, it's wonderful to hear a descendant talk about his family.. thanku Earl Spencer.

[@rhondaflowers3824]

I WANT A NETFLIX SERIES ABOUT THE SPENCERS!!! DOES ANYONE AGREE?

[@xhogun8578]

No netflix has done enough damage to history.

[@janined5784]

Yes, but someone else should do it, NOT Netflix! I would prefer a British TV crew do it. Had more than enough of American Netflix thank you very much!

[@rhondaflowers3824]

@@xhogun8578 bless your heart

[@britishistoryedits]

I agree

[@thomasszymanski1107]

I don't care who does it but James knows the history so deeply and I really think he should do a video chronicle sharing all he knows about the whole family. He is a true historian.

[@kuterculik]

Listening to what Charles said at the end, I suppose Diana must be in the chapel, like the rest of her family, not on the lake.

[@stephaniemurria5534]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@cmc495]

She's buried on an island on the estate.

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

Charles 👎

[@helloworld441]

@@cmc495 i think shes with her dad

[@michaelbonner3908]

I some times think the same but also Diana was a larger then life person people were enamored with her they may of buried her on the island but as long as she resting in peace

[@meme3650w]

Fascinating. I love history and it’s awesome that Charles Spencer is so in touch with his family history

[@franklinstephen3268]

History is my most favorite channel. I love watching it cause i learn alot from it.

[@rosannechoate4763]

@@meme3650w Ol' Charles Windsor didn't know what he had in her nor appreciated like the rest of us have and continue to.

[@susansweeney1069]

I love the story of the Spencer history, its fascinating. The Earl has done a great job of looking after the family heritage.

[@hlondon2408]

I truly think and believe that this is where Diana is buried. I have been to the "oval island." Once I saw it, I had a strong sense that she was not buried there and that it was a decoy to protect her privacy of where she truly is. This setting in this country church is beautiful. It is where she probably is. I hope so. Wonderful video. Thanks to The Earl for producing and narrating it.

[@DenaInWyo]

Totally agree. I can't imagine them laying her to rest away from the rest of the family. I sure hope so too.

[@dnt1951]

Next to her father. Probably.

[@lauralutz4538]

I tend to agree & at the time the stone to the below burials had been disturbed before her burial the Island as seen on TV.

[@TheSofres]

I agree. She would be placed with the family. She’s just in a spot that no one can see.

[@sharonmendez3203]

Yes I also agree that Diana is probably with her family. I have been to Althorp and did think it was too remote for her. I truly hope she is with her family in the church.

[@floswason8776]

The Spencer family have more royal blood thru ancestry than the windsors could ever hope for windsors are German decent and as the earl noted thru his ancestors red hair is predominantly there so that should stop the trash talk about Harry

[@jaynekranc8607]

Well, they aren't the only ones in Britain with red hair.

[@RaspberryLemonade101]

From my understanding, the Earl Spencer was protective of his sister and so hurt by the way she passed, This has to be where she was buried, I always thought how impractical it was to bury or entomb someone on a small island. I hated the idea of putting Diana in such an isolated place, especially since she hated being isolated in life. After seeing this and hearing what he has to say about family, I am convinced Diana i actually buried here. I can see why they would build a decoy burial spot for the public to visit.

[@valerieforbes8096]

I’ve always though Diana was buried here.

[@hollyb.3615]

Yes, it makes perfect sense. She did not feel protected while alive plus she would be with family this way. The island is for the fans and for tourists.

[@countofdownable]

It's long been a theory that she is entombed here.

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

ALL the Spencer family are in the church.

[@Robby334]

I am sure that the remains of the Late Diana are in this church Bless you Diana

[@claireangier3322]

🙏❤💔

[@FatGuyInaTruck]

Nope, she's buried on an island on the estate

[@marisawoods]

100%

[@Diana_J777]

Fascinating family history, Althorp must be a very interesting place to visit. I really hope that in reality Princess Diana is buried in the vault with her parents. It’s very sad to think that she is on that lonely island away from everyone, when all her life she strived to be with people.

[@MeowCockadoodledoo]

​@@franklinstephen3268 crappy old scammer

[@hattiem.7966]

Most think she is with her Dad.People in the village reported that late that night of her funeral,the church and crematorium had the lights on for hours.As for the island,the water table is too high for a heavy wooden coffin.

[@baffingirl4648]

Her Mom is buried all by herself in a cemetery in Oban, Scotland

[@Finding457]

I can’t look at Earl Spencer without thinking of his heartbreaking eulogy at Diana’s funeral. Rest in peace Princess Diana 🌹

[@marion370]

Love hearing about the Spencer family's history..Charles sir,you need to put a book together about the history of all the Spencer's & what they did & how they contributed to the family,and would love to hear about their hobbies etc if any.Thank you for bringing us this channel 👍🏻

[@hltvieira6354]

He did write a book years ago - I have a signed copy. Available on Amazon (unsigned).

[@mamakat114]

I would, as a Spencer would love a signed copy of Charle's book. I thought of buying on Amazon, but I am hoping maybe someday he will be near Boston and I can go get one and get it signed. William was just here, but I am recuperating from a second ankle reconstruction. I truly wanted to go to just say, I am so proud to be a Spencer and be a kin to you and your immediate family. According to me ancestry tree and dna, Charles is my 8th cousin, twice removed. His Daughter Kitty and my Daughter Kaili bear a striking resemblance. I could watch clips like this all day. Thank you for sharing.

[@hltvieira6354]

@@mamakat114 It would be great if you could visit Althorp. It is well worth the trip even for those of us with no genealogical connection to the Spencer's. I'm in Massachusetts, too. I am going to go look thru my bookshelves & make sure it is the story of the family that he signed (I have a huge royal family collection going back to my grandparents). I'll be back in touch once I locate it because I am trying to downsize & am engaging in gifting items to people who'll appreciate what I have. Hopefully it will bring me good karma. Meanwhile, I bet if you contacted him & mentioned your family ties, he'd sign something for you.

[@mamakat114]

@@hltvieira6354 you are so sweet. I thought about contacting him myself. Thank you for the push, I think I will. Knowing how much he loves history of not just the Family, but all history I love watching him talk of all history.

[@mamakat114]

@@hltvieira6354 I have other royal family connections as well as it sounds like you do. Wouldn't it be cool if we were so close and related. It's strange, my 16th Great Grand Father, Thomas Kitson is obviously my Daughter's 17th GGF. However, on her Father's side, he is her 14th GGF, and also a GGF of her StepMom. Kaili said, "ewe, that's weird, that's probably where my mutant green eyes came from." She doesn't have the "Spencer Blue Eyes" like I and my Son, Anthony, (different Dad) have. Her Father has dark brown eyes. It is all so fascinating. Being out of work from surgeries since April, all I could do for Christmas and what the kids wanted were ancestry dna kits. So I did mine first to be sure it lined up with the tree I worked on for all 3 of us, plus my Stepdaughter, which is how I found out her Mom has the same GGF. It is all so fascinating.

[@lindalena4746]

I love history and to hear Charles talk about his family, really makes the people come to life. I wish he would write a book about all the past Spencer’s.

[@susanne9602]

I thought the same thing.....a book

[@gilliandianeryan1493]

I am sure he has written a book about the Spencer family .When I visited Althorpe to visit Princess Diana,s home ,you could buy a book about the family ,or a copy of the address from Diana,s furneral .I bought a copy of the speech from the furneral ,Earl Spencer was in the gift shop at the time ,and I asked him if he would sign it for me ,which he kindly did .We had a conversation about Princess Diana ,and I said how sorry I was about her death .He is a very charming man to speak to .

[@tlynn7043]

He did. It’s on Amazon.

[@lindalena4746]

@@tlynn7043thank you, I just ordered it 😊

[@michelerees]

There's a show called Secrets of the Dead: Archaeology at Althorp (season 20 ep1) you would like, it's very good

[@victoriaf.74]

Thank you, it is lovely tribute to the Spencer family.

[@westaussie965]

Apparently Di asked her brother for use of the gardeners cottage as somewhere for her to escape to and he turned her down because he didn’t want photographers around. What a pathetic excuse, the house and cottage are nowhere near the entrance, so if they did come along, what harm would they do?

[@annabellelee4535]

His kids wouldn't have been able to play or move about the estate freely. They would be hounded unmercifully by the press. He made the right decision for his family. Your children always come first.

[@patcardiff2563]

I really think Diana is where her brother is going under the floor I don’t believe she is where they say she isxxx

[@annechris2677]

She's definitely with her family.

[@patcardiff2563]

@@annechris2677 yes I think so also she was more Royal than the royal family

[@laurenb859]

I think you could be right.

[@carljustinemorales2037]

I think thats true, somehow i managed to catch what i think is a glimpse of her iconic silhouete..check the floor on 2:03.. I think thats diana

[@barnunop]

Thank you both for sharing your home, your family history and your love for Althorp with us.

[@lindahugdahl1877]

Love listening to the history of the Spencer's. I never knew about this Spencer church. When he said he would be dead down there in the underground vault with all the generations I have little doubt Lady Diana is down there too & not out in the middle of that island by herself. She would be very well protected down in the vault

[@billyjean7169]

Protected from what? She's dead

[@kimberlydouglass6480]

Wonderful to share history so well taken care of and preserved. Thank you for sharing

[@franklinstephen3268]

History is obviously my favorite program i learn alot from it.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!😊