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Princess Diana 's Legacy : Louis Spencer to Inherit Althorp Estate

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Prince William is destined one day to wear the crown and with it the plethora of privileges , yet there 's a significant piece of his mother 's legacy that will not be his nor Prince Harry 's to claim.

The childhood home of Princess Diana , as well as her resting place , Althorp Estate , has been the ancestral seat of the Spencer family since the 16th century and is poised to bypass the princes in favour of their cousin . Despite having older sisters , Louis , the son of Earl Spencer - Diana 's brother Charles - is earmarked to inherit the estate.

This follows the aristocratic tradition of primogeniture , which bestows titles upon the firstborn male rather than the eldest child.

 While maintaining a modest presence , Viscount Althorp , 29 and an actor by profession , was still recognised by Tatler as one of society 's " top eligible bachelors " in 2019 , reports the Mirror.

Louis Frederick John Spencer , born on March 14 , 1994 , is the maternal cousin of Princes William and Harry . He 's the son of Earl Spencer and his first wife , Victoria Lockwood , making him the nephew of the late Princess Diana and her sisters , Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Baroness Jane Fellowes.

Exploring Althorp House : Lady Di 's Final Resting Place

Although Lady Di passed away over 26 years ago , she remains in the hearts of the British and fans around the world . Now , they can explore Althorp House , where William and Harrys mother spent part of her childhood and where her body has rested since her death in 1997.

Princess Dianas brother announced the news . Charles Edward Maurice Spencer , the Earl Spencer , decided to open the doors of the family home to the public . He has lived there for about thirty years in the East Midlands , at the heart of England . Until August 31 , visitors can explore the place where the woman who married Prince Charles grew up.

 She rests on a small island in the center of an ornamental lake in the garden , where a Doric - style temple bearing her name overlooks her final resting place , as reported by Tatler magazine in a 2021 article.

At the age of 14 , pursued by paparazzi , she moved to Althorp House with her father . His separation from her mother , who had been involved in an affair with a wealthy American businessman , had caused quite a stir in the refined circles of British nobility from which the Viscount of Althorp came.

Transformations at Althorp House

The place has greatly changed since then . The building underwent a complete renovation in the 18th century . Architect Henry Holland transformed the Tudor manor into a grander design . He added tiles to the exterior and four Corinthian pilasters to the front of the house . This made it even more refined and turned it into a venue for lavish parties.

The house also houses numerous works of art acquired by the family over the centuries . Charles Spencer now lives at Althorpe House with his third wife , Karen , and his daughter , Lady Charlotte Spencer . Eleven - year - old Charlottes middle name is Diana , in tribute to the aunt she never knew.

Louis Spencer is already involved in Trustee meetings for the significant and historic estate he is set to inherit , indicating a shift in how primogeniture is viewed within the aristocracy . The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 , which was backed by the late Queen , has removed gender as a consideration in the Royal line of succession for children born after its enactment.