Earl Spencer

Author, Broadcaster and Journalist

Charles, Earl Spencer is a historian, broadcaster and journalist. Earl Spencer lives at Althorp, built by the Spencer family in 1508. He has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure that Althorp continues to thrive and adapt to modern times.

"One of England’s most emblematic personalities"

Topics

Life and Times
Coping with Adversity
The History of the British Crown
British-American Relations
Business Management
Lessons from History
London: City of my Birth
The Spencers: The Story of One Family and The Country it Has Served
Generational Succession

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

Charismatic, witty and charming, Charles Spencer draws in his audiences with captivating speeches tailored to your event.

Publications

2024
A Very Private School
2020
The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
2017
To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape
2016
Althorp: The Story of an English House
2014
Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I
2008
Prince Rupert: The Last Cavalier

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In Detail

He is renowned for his tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, which was judged as one of the 10 best speeches of the 20th century. A Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth II, Charles Spencer was educated at Eton College, before reading Modern History at Magdalen College, Oxford. Earl Spencer’s six books include the Sunday Times bestsellers ‘Blenheim: Battle for Europe’, and ‘Killers of the King’. He was a reporter on NBC News’s TODAY Show for a decade. In addition, Lord Spencer is the driving force behind a venture called the ‘Althorp Living History’ furniture collection. The collection comprises reproductions of some hand-picked pieces of furniture from the Estate, which are available for purchase by members of the public. The proceeds of this go towards the conservation and upkeep of Althorp House.

What he offers you

Earl Spencer is one of the most enthralling and charismatic speakers around today. He engages his audiences through inspirational speeches, based around his life, experiences and maximising opportunities, both personally and in the business of running Althorp, the family estate.

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