Spencer who was styled as Viscount Althorp between 1975 and 1992 is a prominent figure in his own right.

But there is more to the Earl of Spencer than a simple biography.

Charles Spencer was born to Viscount and Viscountess Althorp John and Frances Spencer in 1964 (perIMDb).

Charles Spencer

The Viscount and Viscountess also had a son John, who died shortly after birth (viaPopSugar).

When Charles was 2-years-old, his parents divorced, creating a messy custody battle.

Not her fault, she couldn’t do it.

Young Charles Spencer

She was in love with someone else infatuated, really," (viaThe Sunday Times).

Upon the death of the children’s grandfather, the children would be introduced to the Althorp Mansion.

“The children rarely visited the big house as a family when the old Earl was alive.

Charles Spencer at Diana: A Celebration

Spencer’s eulogy at Princess Diana’s funeral was, however, deemed somewhat controversial.

Charles Spencer and Karen Spencer