Althorp Estate is Princess Diana’s childhood home. It is an estate steeped in history and emotion, and treasured by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Situated in the English countryside, the grand estate houses thousands of memories of the royal family, it also serves as the final resting place of the beloved princess. Despite its deep significance for the royal brothers, they will not inherit this historic property.
The estate will pass to Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, who is Diana’s nephew. This decision is based on a long-standing tradition within the Spencer family about inheritance.
The Althorp estate
Althorp Estate has been the ancestral home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. It is located in Northamptonshire and is not only where Diana spent her formative years but also her final resting place. Diana is buried on Oval Island, a secluded spot in the centre of Oval Lake on the estate. Despite its emotional significance to William and Harry, they are not in line to inherit it.
Recently, Prince Harry visited Althorp House with his uncle Charles Spencer, who is Diana’s brother. Although he maintains a close bond with Diana’s family, he is excluded from inheriting her childhood home. According to reports, the estate will be inherited by Louis Spencer due to traditional inheritance rules.
Who is Louis Spencer?
Louis Spencer is the youngest child of Charles Spencer and his first wife, Victoria Aitken. He has three older sisters: Lady Kitty, Lady Amelia, and Lady Eliza. Due to a rule, that dictates that estates must be passed down to the eldest male heir, Louis is set to inherit Althorp House when his father passes away. This tradition means that even though Louis has elder sisters, he will become the 10th Earl Spencer upon his father’s death.
Despite being from a well-known family, Louis, Viscount Althorp, prefers to stay out of the spotlight. An insider shared with The Telegraph that he is “very private” and focuses quietly on his work. They also mentioned that he has a lot of talent in acting and is expected to do well in the future. The source described him as “tall and quiet, sincere, and good-natured,” suggesting that he is a kind person who doesn’t seek attention.
Access for William and Harry
While Prince William and Prince Harry will not own Althorp Estate, they will always have access to Oval Island where their mother rests. Charles Spencer has expressed that he wanted Diana’s burial site to be a peaceful place where her sons could visit privately. He said to PEOPLE, “I believe it’s so important for them to be here with her. Fortunately, it is very peaceful here and they may come and go as they please at any time that they wish.”
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