He greatly aided lord john russell afterward 1st earl russell, chief author of the reform bill of 1832, in securing its passage in the commons. He was a member of the prominent spencer family and a greatgrandson of the 1st duke of marlborough. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer, also called until 1834 viscount althorp, born may 30, 1782, london, englanddied october 1, 1845, near clayworth, nottinghamshire, statesman, leader of the british house of commons and chancellor of the exchequer from 1830 to 1834. Althorp was buzzing with activity, and frances top chefs were brought to althorp to cater for the family and their guests during the week. Spencer was the son of william spencer of rodburn 14301485, and his wife elizabeth empson, daughter of sir peter empson. Secrets of althorp the spencers earl charles spencer gives a personal tour of althorp, the childhood home of princess diana, where 19 generations of spencers have lived. Johnnie spencer was the human face of the spencer dynasty edward john johnnie spencer, viscount althorp, was a scion of the leading british aristocratic family and heir to the family country seat at althorp. Diana frances spencer was born on 1 july 1961 at park house in. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Jun 21, 2017 althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. Pioneer productions this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. He said that he and his family couldnt deal with the added security that would be needed to protect the princes when they were home for the holidays, but he did supposedly try and convince her to stay in one of the more secluded cottages. Earl spencers wife opens up about life at princess dianas familys stately home.
Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp the. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586. In 1469, john spencers uncle another john spencer had become feoffee feudal lord of wormleighton in warwickshire and a tenant at althorp in northamptonshire in 1486. The founder of its fortunes was the first sir john spencer, who purchased wormleighton in. Secrets of iconic british estates secrets of althorp. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer, statesman, leader of the british house of commons and chancellor of the exchequer from 1830 to 1834. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
The story of an english house book by charles spencer. Since the 1990s charles spencer has done much to increase the revenue earned by the estate to keep it running. Althorp has been the home of the spencers, the late princess dianas family, for more than 500 years. The film takes viewers to the home of 19 generations of spencers. This account of althorp, his family seat, by charles, the ninth earl spencer, only scratches the surface of its 500year history. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Secrets of althorp the spencers step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Currently, it is held by princess dianas brother, earl charles spencer, who made headlines after his moving eulogy. Her brother charles, the 9 th earl spencer, who currently lives in the homes, gives a tour of the 100,000squarefoot estate where 19 generations of spencers have lived. Earl spencer is a title in the peerage of great britain that was created on 1 november 1765, along with the title viscount althorp, of althorp in the county of northampton, for john spencer, 1st viscount spencer. The family opened the house, including a lake and an island and surrounded by a 550acre walled park, more than 50 years ago. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer.
Acquiring the 300acre northamptonshire estate in 1508, sir john spencer built the first house, and for over 500 years twenty generations of the spencer family have lived and died at. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. Charles spencer, the ninth earl, is a relaxed and gracious host and shares, often with humor, the history of althorp and the role the spencers have played in english history. For more than 500 years, althorp has been home to the spencer family, including, for a time, lady diana spencer. Discover the secrets of the worlds most unusual royal buildings. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. He was created baron spencer of althorp and viscount spencer by george iii on 3 april 1761, and on 1 november 1765, he was given the title viscount althorp and made the first earl spencer. Lady kitty turned heads in an elegant black dress as she was joined by her equally glamorous mother, victoria aitken, the former wife of princess dianas younger brother charles spencer. Lady kitty spencer and victoria aitken step out together. What he has done to honor and preserve princess diana and her legacy is amazing and so tastefully done. Jun 04, 20 this special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over. Also home to one of the finest collections in europe, the estate offers inspiration for anyone who has a passion for elegant furniture with a story to tell. Althorp is often credited as being her childhood home but her early roots were very much.
The spencers step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. When she married charles many said that she was a commoner, but she was not, she was an aristocrat. The althorp estate is owned by the spencer family, as it has been since 1508. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. Why did the earl spencer deny dianas request to live at. He was born the only son of sir william spencer of wormleighton manor, warwickshire, and althorp, northamptonshire, and his wife susan, daughter of sir richard knightley of fawsley, northamptonshire. See more ideas about spencer family, princess diana and spencer house. Feb 21, 2010 supposedly she insisted on one of the more open easy to access houses on the estate rather than a more secluded one.
Supposedly she insisted on one of the more open easy to access houses on the estate rather than a more secluded one. Earl spencer releases althorp estate film without dianas memorial site earl spencer has launched a twominute film of the althorp estate but there isnt a. He greatly aided lord john russell afterward 1st earl russell, chief author of the reform bill of 1832, in securing. He was also the father of the assassinated princess diana. Its currently the home of princess dianas brother, the 9th earl spencer and also the site of the princesss grave. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. The spencers administration of their northamptonshire and warwickshire estates was admired and often emulated by gentlemen all over england. Behind althorps silvery facade we reveal its most surprising secret. Her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer, who currently lives in the homes, gives a tour of the 100,000squarefoot estate where 19 generations of spencers have lived. See more ideas about spencer family, princess diana and diana. The spencers administration of their northamptonshire and warwickshire. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy.
Secrets of althorp the spencers earl charles spencer gives a personal tour of althorp, the childhood home of princess diana, where 19 generations of spencers have lived for more than 500 years. Earl spencers wife has opened up about the big changes she has made at althorp house since moving in full time. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this. Jul 07, 20 althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. The interior of the house is generally considered its strongest asset as the spencer family has assembled an impressive collection of portrait art including several pieces painted by the flemish master anthony van dyck. Unless you were born in the mid90s or later or have been under a rock for most of your life, you know who diana was former wife of charles, prince of wales. This special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana. Previously, he had been created viscount spencer, of althorp in the county of. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer british statesman. Nestled on over 14000 acres of english countryside. Earl spencer leads a personal tour around this noble manor that is to him, above all, still very much a family home, relaying how the history of the house is inextricably bound up with the character, strengths, and weaknesses of those who have lived there before him.
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