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LONDON, UK – September 14, 2024 – In a private ceremony held at the Spencer family’s ancestral estate in Northamptonshire on Friday, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, married Cat Jarman, a Norwegian-born archaeologist and author.

WHO: The groom, Charles Spencer, 60, is the younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and a historian and author in his own right. The bride, Cat Jarman, 41, is a bioarchaeologist and writer known for her expertise in the Viking Age and her work on Time Team.

WHAT: The nuptials, described by a family spokesperson as a “quiet and intimate affair,” were attended by a small group of close family and friends. The couple exchanged vows in the medieval chapel on the grounds of Althorp, the family seat.

WHERE: Althorp House, the Grade I listed stately home and estate where Spencer and his sister Diana grew up, located in Northamptonshire, England.

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2024. The wedding followed an engagement announced earlier this year in February.

WHY: The couple, who bonded over their shared passion for history and archaeology, have been in a relationship since 2022. Spencer confirmed their engagement earlier this year, stating the pair were “thrilled” to formalize their union.

HOW: The wedding took place in a single civil ceremony, with a reception held afterward in the Althorp House ballroom. The bride wore a bespoke ivory gown, while the groom opted for a classic navy suit. Specific details regarding the catering and entertainment have not been released to the press.

BACKGROUND: Jarman, a Danish Viking-Age specialist, is the author of River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads.