Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and Family 1: Ending Aug. 2023

[Duc_et_Pair]

This provision is the reason why in the UK there are so many ancestral estates still owned by the family. On the Continent, under the Code Napoléon, siblings have a fair and equal share in an inheritance and this often means the sale of the ancestral estate when the eldest brother can not "pay out" the other heirs. That is why on the Continent many estatea are placed into the ownership of a legal entity, like a family foundation. A non-natural legal person can not die and is therefore not subjected to inheritance laws and succession taxes.

 

[Tatiana Maria]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...-people-pay-respects-final-resting-place.html

I'm surprised this is even an issue.
It seems automatic in the nobility.

After all, Charles himself inherited the estate and he was the youngest child.

The title passes to his son automatically but unless the estate is entailed I believe it can be left to someone other than the heir.

I’m not an expert so someone with greater knowledge can maybe explain it better

Charles Spencer inherited Althorp and his title because he is the *only* son of his father. As far as I know, Kitty Spencer, being female, couldn't inherit unless there was a special remainder attached allowing for this to happen and as far as I know, the Spencer estate and title does not have this nor has equal primogeniture passed for the peerage.

So this actually is a non-story. Surprised? Not me.

The Earl himself refers to it as a "selection", indicating that at least in this case, it is his own choice to leave the estate to his eldest son and heir to his earldom.

'Is it any fairer that the eldest child gets it instead of the eldest male?,' he asked, reasoning: 'Whatever you say is a selection.'​

Such a stupid and uninformed article.

This is poorly researched and written.

The article confuses primogeniture with male primogeniture indeed, but unfortunately, that is a widespread mistake even among the well-informed.

Why the outrage when even Lord Spencer himself says that "it's no 'fairer' to make a choice based on age rather than gender".

What the article quotes the Earl as saying is "Is it any fairer that the eldest child gets it instead of the eldest male?". As either selection would be equally based on "age" (in reality it is the order of birth, as his son will inherit ahead of any older male relatives in the extended family), his claim is that it is "fair" to put males ahead of females.

Nevertheless, there appears to be no outrage. The government refuses to allow women and girls to inherit titles, knowing that a commitment to keeping the estate for the heir to the title is sufficient reason for many peers to leave their estates to a male.

And doubtful he would do it through the DM anyway.

The interview was with the Telegraph, according to the article.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

The Sun posted an article with a headline along the lines of "passing down to THE SON instead of Lady Kitty" in their usual dramatic manner, so I presume this is just indeed a way to garner some "exciting" news about the family.

 

[theroyalfly]

It sure is. It's another way to entice readers and fans to be questioning everything.

 

[theroyalfly]

Lady Kitty Spencer and Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth in matching outfits at Le Club 55, St. Tropez.


**https://www.instagram.com/p/B03kWcUhUdX/

Lady Kitty Spencer in Alberta Ferretti dress at Côte d'Azur - French Riviera.


**https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_MYhChRUJ/

 

[Dman]

Earl of Spencer present today the new portrait of the Countess of Spencer by artist, Fabian Perez

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1RBTDMHYzm/

A beautiful portrait of her at the Sussex wedding.

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty with her boyfriend in St Tropez

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...s-romance-fashion-tycoon-32-years-senior.html

Lady Kitty arrived in Venice for the 76th film festival

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...venice_film_festival?celeb=Lady Kitty Spencer


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...00-ensemble-arrives-Venice-Film-Festival.html

 

[iceflower]

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Lady Kitty at the film festival in Venice this evening:



** rex gallery ** gettyimages - August 28 **

 

[ladongas]

What is her association with film? Or is she just there to bring the glamour? She’s very pretty.

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty on the 'Fashion For Relief' charity gala during London Fashion Week, in London, on 14 September

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...folder=London Fashion Week/Fashion for Relief

Article

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...loral-couture-Fashion-Relief-London-2019.html


Lady Kitty at the Roland Mouret show, Spring Summer 2020, in London Fashion Week today 15 September

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...Lady Kitty Spencer&folder=London Fashion Week

Article

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...-vibrant-bodycon-dress-Roland-Mouret-LFW.html

Lady Kitty attends the Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori launch at the Roundhouse on 15 September in London


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Article


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...on-tweed-tiered-dress-Bulgaris-LFW-party.html

Lady Kitty attends the Alberta Ferretti fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 on 18 September in Milan


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Lady Kitty Spencer attends the Vogue Japan 20th Anniversary Party on 18 September in Milan


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[iceflower]

Here's an article about her attendance at the show:


** Pretty in pink! Lady Kitty Spencer looks glamorous in a fitted suit as she arrives at Milan...**

 

[iceflower]

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Lady Kitty attended the Tod's show in Milan today, September 20:


** Pic ** rex gallery **

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty attends the amfAR Gala Milano 2019 at Palazzo Mezzanotte on 21 September in Milan, Italy.

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Article

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...ns-Tudor-style-custom-Dolce-Gabbana-gown.html

Lady Kitty attends Dolce & Gabbana Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 on 22 September in Milan

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Article

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...am-custom-three-piece-Dolce-Gabbana-suit.html

The Countess of Spencer celebrates this weekend at the Althorp her parents anniversaries:


"The Canadian flag flew high over Althorp this weekend as we celebrated my parents. This year marked their 50th wedding anniversary, my mother’s 70th birthday and my father’s 75th. We decided to celebrate all three by filling the house with close friends and family who have flown in from all over the world. The highlight for me was the Saturday night dinner in the picture gallery."


https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vZx-CnGaq/

 

[Pranter]

Not the most flattering pics I've seen of Kitty.



LaRae

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty attends the Zimmermann : Cocktail - As part as Paris Fashion Week, Womenswear Spring Summer 2020. Held at Apicius on 23 September in Paris


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[iceflower]

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The dailymail about the Zimmerman event:


** dm: Kitty Spencer looks stylish in a khaki jumpsuit as she enjoys..**

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty ,attends the launch of the Bvlgari Cinemagia pop-up boutique at Harrods on 10 October in London


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[An Ard Ri]

Lady Kitty Spencer was in the audience of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing tonight.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royal...-kitty-spencer-attends-strictly-come-dancing/

 

[eya]

Lady Kitty attends the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on 5 November in Melbourne, Australia.


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https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dqV0ChPu_/


https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...tty Spencer&folder=Horse Racing/Melbourne Cup

Lady Kitty joins Patron of Centrepoint, The Duke of Cambridge, young people supported by Centrepoint, and the charity's staff, ambassadors and supporters to mark the charity's 50 years of tackling youth homelessness, at The Roundhouse on 13 November in London


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Lady Kitty attends the Walpole British Luxury Awards 2019 at The Dorchester today in London


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[iceflower]

Lady Kitty attended the premiere of Very Ralph at the Royal Academy of Arts in London on November 14:


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[HereditaryPrincess]

Lady Kitty at the Centre Point Party:

Lady Kitty Spencer à la soirée de Centre Point – Noblesse & Royautés

 

[iceflower]

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Lady Kitty attended the launch of the Claridge's Christmas Tree 2019 designed by Christian Louboutin at the Claridge's Hotel in London this evening, November 21:


** Pic ** gettyimages gallery ** rex gallery **

 

[eya]

And something not about Lady Kitty ?


Earl Spencer attend last night at the Legacy Awards from the Diana Award Charity.


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Earl Spencer was guest at the celebrations of the Camrose Toy Library in Northampton today.



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Lady Kitty at the Dolce & Gabbana 12 part Alta Moda aria to opera at La Scala in Milano last night



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[iceflower]

An impressing Christmas tree at Althorp House - do things in a big way...


** dm article: Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer shares a snap of his towering 24ft tall Christmas tree..**

 

[An Ard Ri]

Now that's a really impressive Christmas tree at Althorp House,there was some skillful work involved!

 

[CyrilVladisla]

It must have taken weeks to decide the theme, what colors the ornaments would be, and which decorations would be used.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

It's beautiful...and no mention of Lady Kitty for a change. I love it!!?

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

No mention of Lady Kitty? Have the DM got the winter flu?!

I love the vintage grandeur of the Althorp Christmas tree.

Lady Kitty has earned a place on the "International Best Dressed List" of 2019:

Lady Kitty Spencer retenue dans la liste des femmes les mieux habillées en 2019 – Noblesse & Royautés

 

[Lumutqueen]

Lady Kitty Spencer is to marry multi-millionaire Michael Lewis.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...0million-fashion-tycoon-Michael-Lewis-60.html

 

[An Ard Ri]

I don't particularly follow Diana's niece let alone know she was dating Michael Lewis who's almost twice her age.