Sometimes i forget what a magnificent, historic place althorp is. Louis spencer, viscount althorp, has become the new object of affection for women with royal dreams now that his first cousin, prince harry, is off the market. He greatly aided lord john russell afterward 1st earl russell, chief author of the reform bill of 1832, in securing. The spencer house sale will take place at christies king street on july 8. Tour althorp, princess dianas childhood home and final resting place. See more ideas about spencer house, house and henry holland. The story of the great house and grounds of althorp is the story of a family, a family whose driving passions include art and the enjoyment of books.
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. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Each clip is annotated with an external link to the original videos in the upper lefthand corner. She was the peoples princess, and yes, canadas very own princess. Details include the date it was added to netflix in canada, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Jun 26, 20 nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales. Sir john spencer, of althorp, co northampton 1510 1586.
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. August 31st 2008 will mark the 11th anniversary of the tragic death of diana, princess of wales. A clip from the secrets of althorp, a personal tour of 500 years of althorp house given by earl spencer. This could be just a reflection of a member of the film crew in a door window, but my question is, why is the ghostly image monochrome and.
Anne sturm is one of britains most preeminent aristocratic family in england. 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. Princess diana died ion august 31, 1997 in a car crash in paris and was laid to rest on september 6 of that same year at her family estate althorp in. Bestselling volumes by author and historian charles spencer are now available at. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp the. In 1765, he was further created viscount althorp and earl spencer, also in the peerage of great britain. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over this grand estate for more than 500 years. Its currently the home of princess dianas brother, the 9th earl spencer and also the site of the princesss grave. In 1755, he had privately married margaret poyntz 17371814 in his mothers dressing room at althorp. Jun 04, 20 this special explores althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of the late princess diana.
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. The story of an english house earl charles spencer. Althorp has been the home of the spencers, the late princess dianas family, for more than 500 years. Nineteen generations of spencers have presided over. Charles spencer on diana, althorp and the death of kings. 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 h boasts a 100,000square foot mansion, which was built in 1508 and has a worldclass collection of art, including pieces by da vinci, plus antique furniture and ceramics. The founder of its fortunes was the first sir john spencer, who purchased wormleighton in 1506 and althorp two years later. Is secrets of althorp the spencers available to watch.
The althorp attic sale will take place at christies south kensington on july 7 and 8 and is on show from july 37. Secrets of althorp the spencers here is all the information you need about secrets of althorp the spencers on canadian netflix. Secrets of althorp the spencers programs pbs socal. The spencers and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. There have been spencers at althorp since 1486, when john spencer, the 1st earl spencer, held a tenancy. Like many great country houses, it has benefited from the discriminating and varied collecting of generations of occupants, their marriages and chance provisions. 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. Earl spencers third wife countess karen gordon reveals. Nov 05, 1998 when she was, lady diana spencers father inherited althorp, the very grand country house that had been in her family for 20 generations.
If you want to learn more about how cookies affect you, please click to read more. Take a tour of althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, with her brother charles, the 9th earl spencer. Althorp stately home to the spencer family since 1508. Feb 25, 2018 princess diana died ion august 31, 1997 in a car crash in paris and was laid to rest on september 6 of that same year at her family estate althorp in northamptionshire but royal fans from around. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived for over 500 years at althorp childhood home to the much beloved diana, princess of wales, whose life is celebrated in an exhibition featuring some of her famous outfits. Secrets of the manor house secrets of althorp the spencers 55m 41s althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of dianas brother, charles, the 9th earl spencer. The design tourist tours althorp with earl charles spencer. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting place of diana, princess of wales. The spencers step inside the family home of diana, princess of wales. The spencer coat of armsjohn spencer, 1st earl spencer1734 1783annes relationship to the 1st earl spencer. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century. Premieres 9pm, wednesday 29 on freesat 156, sky 534 and virgin 276 best known as the childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, the.
He was also the father of the assassinated princess diana. 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. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses and will one day furnish britain with a king. Secrets of althorp the spencers dvd av item,this film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century.
Jul 17, 2015 seat of the earls spencer, in daventry district, northamptonshire, uk. Althorp has been home to the spencer family for nearly 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture and ceramics, as well as boasting some fine interiors. See more ideas about spencer family, princess diana and spencer house. 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 is now currently the home of charles spencer the 9 th earl of 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. In 1761, john spencer 17341783, a grandson of the 3rd earl of sunderland, was created baron spencer of althorp and viscount spencer in the peerage of great britain by king george iii. Nineteen generations of spencers, one of britains most eminent aristocratic dynasties, have lived there for over 500 years. 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. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of princess diana, is currently the home of diana s 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. The spencers first appear as warwickshire graziers in the late 15th century and the family was still deriving much of its wealth from sheep after ennoblement in the reign of james i. The family opened the house, including a lake and an island and surrounded by a 550acre walled park, more than 50 years ago. Nestled on over 14,000 acres of english countryside is althorp house, the childhood home and final resting.
Take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess diana. 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. Mar 15, 2015 two hours north of london, the althorp estate is,000 acres of english farmland and forest. Sir john spencer 15248 november 1586 was an english landowner, sheriff and mp from the spencer family. See more ideas about princess diana family, princess diana, diana. Secrets of althorp the spencers take a tour of althorp with charles, the 9th earl spencer, brother of princess. When she married charles many said that she was a commoner, but she was not, she was an aristocrat. Harlequin enterprises ulc is located at bay adelaide centre, east tower, 22 adelaide street west, 41st floor, toronto, ontario, canada m5h 4e3 and sends informational and promotional emails on behalf of itself and harlequin digital sales corporation. Nestled on over 14000 acres of english countryside. Two hours north of london, the althorp estate is,000 acres of english farmland and forest. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer, statesman, leader of the british house of commons and chancellor of the exchequer from 1830 to 1834. The spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, dukes and duchesses, and will one day furnish britain with a. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy.
For more than 500 years, althorp has been home to the spencer family, including, for a time, lady diana spencer. John spencer, princess dianas father, was known as viscount althorp until he was honoured with the title 8th earl spencer following the death of his father in 1975. We use cookies on this website to ensure the best user experience. A compilation of many of my favorite youtube clips. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Secrets of althorp the spencers secrets of althorp. Of course, the books doesnt have the advantage of audio and video, but it really is much more informative, with many pictures and stories about the family and the house. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
This can be turned off at any time by clicking settings then turn off annotations. Althorp beautiful became bedroom brought building built called century charles close collection death designed diana dining room door earl of sunderland earl spencer early edward england english estate expected fact father feel final fortunately four friends front gardens george john georgiana give grand grandfather grandfathers greatest. Dianas brother who famously spoke out against the treatment of his sister at her funeral in westminster abbey in 1997. Althorp was also the childhood home of diana spencer, the princess of wales birthday born. 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. John charles spencer, 3rd earl spencer british statesman. As a teenager dianas first encounter with prince charles was at a weekend party at althorp, and there are memorable snapshots of the young diana practicing ballet on the balustrades and dancing in the marble entrance hall. Before anyone should ask, the answer is no, we do not have any credible reports of. This film focuses on althorp, the ancestral home of the spencer family since the 16th century.