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Earl Spencer Honors Sister Diana with New Swans
14 Aug
Summary
- Earl Spencer introduced new black swans to Althorp
- Princess Diana rests on a private island at Althorp
- Althorp Estate has been home to the Spencer family for 500 years
Althorp Estate, the Spencer family's ancestral home for 500 years, is currently being revisited by Earl Charles Spencer through shared memories and new additions.
As of 2026-08-14T08:14:29+00:00, visitors to the estate can walk lakeside to reach the memorial island where Princess Diana is laid to rest.
Earl Spencer recently introduced four young black swans, two male and two female, to the estate's Round Oval Lake.
He noted these swans, originally from Australia, were a favorite breed during his childhood.
These new additions join the estate's tranquil landscape, which has been in the Spencer family for half a millennium.
In addition to the swans, the estate has welcomed a new Eurasier puppy named Phoenix, a gift to Earl Spencer and Countess Cat Spencer, who has settled in with their other dog, Freya.
Althorp, a 13,000-acre estate with a grand house and extensive gardens, continues to be a place of remembrance and new beginnings for the Spencer family.
