Earl Spencer has rejected Meghan Markle’s request regarding Althorp House, stating firmly that the estate belongs to his son.
Meghan had expressed interest in the historic family home, which holds significant sentimental value and history as the Spencer family residence and the final resting place of Princess Diana.
However, Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, emphasized that Althorp House is intended for his son, Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, as part of the family’s legacy.
This decision underscores the Earl’s commitment to preserving the estate within the direct line of succession, ensuring its heritage and history remain intact for future generations.
The rejection has drawn attention to the complexities of managing historic family properties and the responsibilities tied to aristocratic traditions.
This expansive estate which covers over 13,000 acres has been the Spencer family’s ancestral home for more than five centuries will be passed to the prince’s cousin Louis, son of Earl Spencer, Diana’s younger brother.
Despite having three older sisters, 30 year old Viscount Althorp, Louis, will inherit the estate due to the aristocracy’s system of primogeniture, which sees titles passed down to the eldest son, rather than the firstborn child.
The estate is where Diana spent her younger years and serves as her final resting place. Over the years, Althorp has been carefully preserved and remains a testament to the Spencer family’s legacy.
At present, the Althorp Estate is owned by Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, who has overseen numerous events and exhibitions at Althorp, including tributes to Diana’s philanthropic work and life, the Express reports.
