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Earl Spencer Rejects Meghan Markle’s Request Over Althorp House: ‘Estate Belongs to My Son’….Full story below๐๐๐
Prince Harry and Prince William, who inherited a significant portion of their mother Princess Dianaโs
belongings after her tragic death, will not inherit her childhood home, Althorp Estate. Instead, this historic property will pass to their cousin, Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp. This surprising inheritance decision is rooted in the British aristocratic system of primogeniture, which favors the eldest male heir.
Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, a calamity that also claimed the lives of her driver Henry Paul and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed. The devastating event left Dianaโs sons, Harry and William, inheriting the bulk of a ยฃ13 million fortune and a significant collection of jewelry. However, Althorp Estate, which has been in the Spencer family since 1508, follows the tradition of passing down to the oldest male heir. Louis Spencer, the son of Dianaโs brother, Earl Charles Spencer, is the designated heir to Althorp despite having three older sisters. The estate will bypass them due to the rules of primogeniture.
The estate, where Diana spent much of her childhood and where she was laid to rest, will eventually become Louisโs responsibility. The sprawling property opens its doors to visitors each summer, offering a glimpse into the late princessโs early life. Louis Spencer, who studied at the University of Edinburgh and trained at a drama school in Chiswick, London, is currently building his career as an actor, represented by Tavistock Wood talent agency. Louis prefers to maintain a low profile; a source close to the family told The Telegraph, โHeโs super private and gets on quietly with his things. Heโs a very talented actor, and I think heโll be a brilliant one. Youโd like himโheโs very low-key, genuine, decent, kind, tall, and handsome.โ