ADVERTISEMENT

Charles Spencer's estranged wife releases major life update following split: 'Finally'

Royal expert offers her views on the latest from the Sussex camp
GB News
Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 13/02/2025

- 20:03

Karen and Charles Spencer announced their separation in June last after almost 13 years of marriage

Earl Charles Spencer's estranged wife has released a major life update after her split from the late Diana's brother nearly a year ago.

Karen Spencer moved out of Althorp House, where she lived with Charles Spencer, and has been looking for a new property since.


Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Karen revealed she has "finally" moved into a "temporary new home".

She wrote: "Well…at long last, three weeks ago, we finally moved into our temporary new home."

Charles Spencer and Karen Spencer

Earl Charles Spencer's estranged wife released a major life update after her split from the late Diana's brother nearly a year ago

PA

"Still waiting for the horses to arrive - hopefully next week! Doesn't quite feel like home without them."

"This new chapter is already taking shape."

The countess told her followers that her commitment to supporting the work of changemakers hasn't changed, highlighting an event she hosted to "connect social entrepreneurs... with high-level decision-makers" at the end of last month.

She also spoke of her joy in bringing together farmers with an aim to encourage organic and regenerative agriculture.

Karen encouraged followers to "stay tuned" as she revealed she would be carrying on the work throughout the year and into 2026.

She added: "I'm very much enjoying continuing to support the amazing people working to help farmers shift to more sustainable and regenerative practices."

"In the meantime, it has been incredibly peaceful here.

"Lots and lots of boxes everywhere!

"I'm looking forward to sharing more of my new home life, once things start coming together!

Karen Spencer and Charles Spencer

Karen Spencer and Charles Spencer announced their divorce in June last year

Getty

She shared the view of a garden and paddocks - expressing her plans to introduce horses to join Lucky and Minty, her two sheep.

Karen and Charles Spencer, who married in June 2011, announced their separation in June last after almost 13 years of marriage.

Charles has since revealed he is in a new relationship with podcast cohost Cat Jarman, who he first met when Jarman came to Althorp for an archaeological investigation.

Earl Charles Spencer and Karen Spencer share a daughter named Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer, who is 12 years old.