Episode #9: Inside the Spencer Tombs

A visit to the 500 year old Spencer family chapel at the church of St Mary in Great Brington, just outside of Althorp, the final resting place for 17 generations of Spencers. It is an incredible piece of history that is rarely seen, but that is so important to understanding the story of the Spencer family and Althorp.

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[martindelport]

Thank you to Charles Spencer for preserving his heritage and sharing it with us.

[rhondaflowers]

I WANT A NETFLIX SERIES ABOUT THE SPENCERS!!! DOES ANYONE AGREE?

[galacruse]

You can see that Charles is quite comfortable being surrounded by family, no matter their century. I love his comment about the family red hair!!

[sallyire]

We've always been told that Diana was from an aristocratic family, but my goodness I had no idea it was to this extent. The Spencer lineage is quite impressive.

[annethompson]

As a lover of history, it's wonderful to hear a descendant talk about his family.. thanku Earl Spencer.

[hlondon]

I truly think and believe that this is where Diana is buried. I have been to the "oval island." Once I saw it, I had a strong sense that she was not buried there and that it was a decoy to protect her privacy of where she truly is. This setting in this country church is beautiful. It is where she probably is. I hope so.
Wonderful video. Thanks to The Earl for producing and narrating it.

[Katwoman]

Thank you Charles Spencer. It’s not where your body is going that matters; but your soul. Amen 🙏

[memew]

Fascinating. I love history and it’s awesome that Charles Spencer is so in touch with his family history

[lindalena]

I love history and to hear Charles talk about his family, really makes the people come to life. I wish he would write a book about all the past Spencer’s.

[susansweeney]

I love the story of the Spencer history, its fascinating. The Earl has done a great job of looking after the family heritage.

[mamakat]

I am a Spencer, and I absolutely love this video. I could hear Charles talk about the Family forever. I have been working on my Family Tree and DNA, so hearing these names that I have seen within my tree is absolutely wonderful.

[dawnberg]

You are a wonderful son, grandson..great grandson, father, brother and uncle:) You are a keeper of the faith and history of your family!!! I respect you immensely :)

[amandahayward]

I will never ever forgot Earl Spencers speech at Diana's funeral. It really needed to be said. She didnt need no royal title because factually she was more royal than the royal family. Rip HRH Princess Diana.

[Finding]

I can’t look at Earl Spencer without thinking of his heartbreaking eulogy at Diana’s funeral. Rest in peace Princess Diana 🌹

[sarahkaip]

I like how you include stories of the women in your family. So much of what we hear about history is men's stories.

[Diana_J]

Fascinating family history, Althorp must be a very interesting place to visit. I really hope that in reality Princess Diana is buried in the vault with her parents. It’s very sad to think that she is on that lonely island away from everyone, when all her life she strived to be with people.

[SpanishEclectic]

All of the tombs are so beautifully preserved, and indeed reflect the period when each family member lived. I see a clear family resemblance in so many of the faces, especially the eyes. The stories are fascinating. We are fortunate Earl Spencer is willing to share his family history with us.

[annserrano]

Thank you Earl Spencer (princess Diana little brother) for allowing the world to have a glimpse of your family's burial site. Resting in a church, may God watch over you all.

[yvonnemoujalli]

I strongly believe that our Queen of hearts is resting here next to her late beloved father and surrounded by her legend ancestors .Rest well in your eternal sleep Princes Diana .You are forever in our hearts .

[diekriegerinwz]

Althorp is such a wonderful place. It´s good to know it´s in the best hands.