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Diana's Home: A Spencer Legacy, Not for Princes
26 Sep
Summary
- Althorp, Princess Diana's childhood home, remains a Spencer family estate.
- The historic Northamptonshire property will not be inherited by her sons.
- Diana is buried on a secluded island at Althorp, her final resting place.
Althorp, the historic Spencer family estate in Northamptonshire, holds deep personal significance for the late Princess Diana, having been her childhood home from age 14. The sprawling property, in the family since 1508, will not be inherited by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Instead, it is currently owned by Diana's younger brother, Charles Spencer, and is expected to pass to his son.
Following her tragic death in 1997, Diana was laid to rest on a small island within Althorp's Oval Lake. This secluded spot was intentionally chosen by Charles Spencer to provide a quiet and private resting place, away from the intense public scrutiny she faced during her life. The estate's main house, largely dating back to 1688, has been a Spencer residence for centuries.
Althorp's grounds and house are typically open to the public seasonally, during the summer months. However, as of the current date, the estate is closed and will remain so until 2027, according to its official portal. While William and Harry can visit their mother's gravesite, the ancestral home itself remains within the direct male line of the Spencer lineage.
