**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANCHOR DESK – BREAKING NEWS

WHO: Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, and Cat Jarman, renowned Norwegian archaeologist and author.

WHAT: Marriage ceremony, private civil union.

WHERE: Althorp Estate, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

WHEN: Date of ceremony: Friday, June 22, 2024.

WHY: The couple, who have been in a relationship since 2022, formalized their union in an intimate ceremony on the grounds of the late Princess Diana’s childhood home. Spencer, 60, and Jarman, 41, were joined by a small group of immediate family members.

A representative for the Earl confirmed the marriage, stating the event was “a private and joyous occasion.” This is the third marriage for Charles Spencer, following his 2024 divorce from Karen Spencer. Dr. Jarman, known for her work on the Viking-age site at Repton, was previously divorced from Dr. Roger Jarman.