**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(LONDON, UK) — The 9th Earl Spencer, Charles Spencer, and the author and podcast host, Cat Jarman, were formally united in marriage today at a private ceremony held at the Spencer family estate in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, on Friday, June 24, 2024.

WHO: The groom, Charles Spencer, 60, is a British peer, author, and the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. The bride, Dr. Caitlin “Cat” Jarman, 40, is a Norwegian-born archaeologist, historian, and broadcaster known for her best-selling book River Kings.

WHAT: The couple wed in a civil ceremony officiated by a local registrar, followed by a reception on the grounds of Althorp House. The event was described by family spokespeople as “intimate and deeply personal,” attended by close relatives including Spencer’s seven children and Jarman’s two children.

WHEN: The wedding took place at 3:00 PM GMT on Friday, June 24, 2024.

WHERE: The ceremony was held in the Grand Stable Courtyard of Althorp House, the ancestral seat of the Spencer family for over 500 years.

WHY: The union formalizes the couple’s relationship, which has been publicly known since 2022. Sources close to the family indicate that the decision to marry was motivated by a desire to solidify their blended family unit following a period of significant personal transition for both individuals, including Spencer’s divorce from his third wife, Karen Spencer, which was finalized in June 2024.

KEY DETAILS:

• The bride wore a custom-designed, pale blue silk crepe gown.
• The groom wore a traditional morning suit.
• No official wedding photographs have been released to the public at this time.
• The couple has requested privacy regarding the event and has asked attendees to