Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and brother of Princess Diana, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Karen Spencer. The couple, who were married for 13 years before their split, are battling in court following Karen’s alleged disclosure of private details about Charles’ health diagnosis to staff at the family estate, Althorp. This legal conflict has escalated, particularly with Karen’s accusations against Dr. Cat Jarman, Charles’ current partner, who is involved in the lawsuit.
In her defense papers, Karen made some shocking revelations, including an email to Dr. Jarman in which she called her “unbelievably immoral” for allegedly turning their children’s lives “upside down.” She also compared her own documents with those of Dr. Jarman’s ex-husband, suggesting the affair between the two began as early as 2021, possibly even in 2020. Karen also claimed that she had discovered the affair was ongoing by November/December 2022.
In the email, Karen expressed strong opposition to Dr. Jarman’s presence at Althorp, warning her not to visit while she still lived there. She emphasized that it would not be fair to her, their daughter, or the staff, especially considering the emotional strain caused by their divorce. She also mentioned her new home, which she described as a “house for her pets,” following her move out of Althorp in November.
Charles, however, has denied the accusations made by his ex-wife, calling them “absurd” in an interview with the Daily Mail. This ongoing legal battle and the personal drama surrounding it continue to make headlines as both parties navigate the fallout from their marriage and subsequent relationships.