Join facebook to connect with diana spencer and others you may know. Our page is the place to come to remember princess diana s wonderful life admins. Charles edward maurice spencer was born on may 20, 1964. Dianas parents divorced when she was young, and her father got custody of the children. She is the mother of prince william, duke of cambridge, and prince harry. Many members of the spencer family have also been knights or dames of the order of the garter. Those of us who remember when lady diana spencer got engaged to prince. Diana, princess of wales, succeeded where another lady diana spencer failed.
But before her fairytale wedding, lady diana spencer lived a relatively. Her parents were edward john spencer 8th earl spencer and frances ruth roche daughter of edmund roche, 4th baron fermoy. Princess dianas niece kitty spencer says meghan markles. Princess of wales, formerly known as lady diana spencer. July 1, 1961august 31, 1997 was the consort of charles, prince of wales. In 1975, dianas father, edward john spencer, inherited the title earl of spencer. Louis spencer, viscount althorp born 1994, son of charles spencer, 9th earl spencer.
The english surname of spencer derives from the latin word dispensator, which. Mar 20, 2019 lady kitty spencer, princess dianas niece, admitted she was not prepared to become an online sensation after attending the wedding of her cousin prince harry and american actress meghan markle. Through the marriage of princess dianas grandparents, john the 7th earl spencer and lady cynthia hamilton, the spencer family enjoys a uniquely comprehensive range of descents from the royal house of stewartstuart that ruled in scotland from the late 14th century and in all of britain from 1603 to 1714. Diana spencer, princess of wales, is a direct descendant of robert hibbard through his son ebenezer. Lady kitty spencer family, including her father earl charles spencer, her sisters ladies amelia, eliza, lara, and her younger sister lady charlotte diana spencer baby and her brother louis viscount althorp. Spencerlady diana spencergenealogy sitesfamily genealogy princess. Mankind is really just an immense, extended family. She received the style lady diana spencer in 1975, when her father inherited his earldom. Princess dianas hidden ancestral secret revealed british scientists have used dna to reveal princess dianas indian roots. Royal lineage, royal family trees, genealogy chart, carolingian, duc. Princess diana interviewed by martin bashir on bbc, with 21. The earls spencer are also closely related to the spencer churchill family, which includes the famous british prime minister sir winston spencer churchill. Princess diana became lady diana spencer after her father inherited the title of earl spencer in 1975. The original content was at ancestry charts of diana spencer and catherine middleton.
A new book commemorates the death of princess diana, with. This book goes back to the very beginning of the illustrious spencer family. Genealogy profile for john spencer, 8th earl spencer edward john spencer, 8th earl spencer 1924 1992 genealogy genealogy for edward john spencer, 8th earl spencer 1924 1992 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Ahnentafel ancestor chart for the family tree of princess diana that includes citations of all sources. The late princess diana was born diana frances spencer in 1961 to an aristocratic family, but we dont know too much about her relatives as most of. Princess dianas hidden ancestral secret revealed abc news. She was the daughter of edward spencer and frances roche. Often credited as one of the more beautiful members of the family, kitty is the daughter of charles spencer, 9th earl spencer and his first wife victoria. Genealogical notes on the family of samuel spencer of philadelphia, pa. Aug 30, 2017 there even happened to be another lady diana spencer in the family in the mid18th century.
The spencer family is an aristocratic family in the united kingdom. During the renaissance, an unscrupulous herald manufactured a spurious genealogy tracing the. Lady kitty spencer, princess dianas niece, admitted she was not prepared to become an online sensation after attending the wedding of her cousin prince harry and. Lady diana frances spencer was born on 1 july 1961 at park house, sandringham, norfolk, england g. Diana became the princess of wales when she married prince charles, prince of wales, on 29 july 1981 at st. Welcome to the spencer family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. An exhaustively researched account of the late princesss forebears, tracing her ancestors from the british isles to northern and eastern europe as well as the united states and the far east. Ancestry charts of diana spencer and catherine middleton. She was a superstar in a royal family, becoming its most popular figure.
Diana, princess of wales, was the first wife of charles, prince of wales diana was born on 1 july 1961, in sandringham, norfolk. Princess diana was born diana frances spencer on 01 july 1961 in park house, sandringham, norfolk, england. Famous descendants of william the conqueror of england. Diana was also known for her charity work and her fashion image.
Diana frances mountbattenwindsor spencer, princess of. As such he is the start of the line that goes through the earls spencer to hrh diana, princess of wales. The late diana, princess of wales was born the honourable diana frances spencer on 1 july 1961 in norfolk. Our page is the place to come to remember princess dianas wonderful life admins. Also includes family tree and ancestor charts showing the family relationships of. With this book, i was able to determine my relationship to princess di shes my 16th. Diana, princess of wales born diana frances spencer. A fascinating look at the family of a very special lady. Spencer familyjohn spencerlady diana spencergenealogy sites family. To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of diana, princess of wales, national geographic is releasing a book of more than 100 photographs, including images. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the spencer surname. Engaged at 19 and married at 20, princess dianas childhood ended much sooner than the average womans in england and wales. Lady diana spencer married the prince of wales at st pauls cathedral in london on 29 july 1981.
The ninth earl spencer offers a chronicle of his family, discussing how their. As with this familypedia wiki, the content of wikipedia is available under the creative commons license. As william is an 11th generation descendant of charlemagne 747814, the people below also descend from. Aug 31, 2018 the late princess diana was born diana frances spencer in 1961 to an aristocratic family, but we dont know too much about her relatives as most of them. That this book would have been less likely without a certain english princess is. May 31, 2019 henry spencer is the first of the famous spencer family for who there are records.
Mar 06, 2020 princess diana became lady diana spencer after her father inherited the title of earl spencer in 1975. In 1765, he was further created viscount althorp and earl spencer, also in the. Beginning 1595, it was claimed that henry spencer was the son of thomas despencer. The engagement of lady diana and prince charles was announced on february 24, 1981 and they were married at st. Ive always found it interesting that there was an attempt to marry an earlier lady diana spencer to a prince of wales. I never knew that the family were so well connected to the various royal families throughout history. Pauls cathedral in london on july 29, 1981 amidst nearly every royal house in the world and a tv and radio audience of 750 million fulfilling a spencer family dream. Dianas sons, prince william and prince harry of great britain, are tenth cousins of tristan lee anderson and myah mathilda schmitz. The list below shows descent from william the conqueror see descendants of william i of england for another list. Hello, for anyone descended from william holton, b. See the princess s amazing family and relationship links. She was therefore of royal descent, her father tracing his ancestry back to charles ii and james ii, and was to become one of the most famous women in the world. An ancestor, also named lady diana spencer 17101735, almost.
Despite a lack of formal arrangement, the book is a mine of information. Her family tried to set her up with prince of wales, and charles spencers book claims that a wedding. This, of course, means that jeff anderson, jenna goff and jessye schmitz are ninth cousins to princess diana. She was the mother of prince william, currently in line for the throne after his father, dianes former husband, and of prince harry. The two best known medieval english families bearing a form of this surname were the despensers, earls of winchester, and the spencers of althorp, northamptonshire, ancestors of the present earls spencer, who were the family of the late diana, princess of wales, formerly known as lady diana spencer. Diana s activism and glamour made her an international icon and earned her.
Princess diana family tree gather up all those family photos and identify those in them. June kent king of arms knights of england lady diana spencer leicestershire london p. Find out about diana spencer s family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs. Henry spencer is the first of the famous spencer family for who there are records. Diana, princess of wales biography, marriage, children. My grandmother has always told me that we were related to princess diana. She was the youngest daughter of the then viscount and viscountess althorp, now the late 8th earl spencer and the late hon. May 16, 2019 genealogy profile for john spencer, 8th earl spencer edward john spencer, 8th earl spencer 1924 1992 genealogy genealogy for edward john spencer, 8th earl spencer 1924 1992 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. This lady diana spencer was born in 1710 to charles spencer, 3rd earl of sunderland and lady anne churchill, ancestors of diana, princess of wales. An exhaustively researched account of the late princesss forebears, tracing her ancestors from the british isles to northern and eastern europe as. Charles, the ninth earl, a journalist and historian, has written several books and been.
Pauls cathedral in london on july 29, 1981 amidst nearly. Long before she was actually a princess, lady diana spencer was connected to. She married the heir to the british throne, prince charles, on july 29, 1981. Clarissa spencer churchill, daughter of jack spencer churchill younger brother of sir winston churchill, married sir anthony eden, prime minister of the united kingdom.
Diana, princess of wales born lady diana spencer, daughter of the 8th earl spencer, married in 1981 charles, prince of wales, and had issue. Diana was born into the spencer family, a family of british nobility with royal ancestry and was the youngest daughter of john spencer, viscount althorp, and frances roche. Princess diana genealogy family tree pedigree princess diana. Princess diana 20 years laterspencer family history to know. The new england historic genealogical society has released a book on her. This is an excellent read for fans of the spencer family.
His second wife was lady anne churchill, the second daughter of the. Lady kitty spencer born 1990, daughter of charles spencer, 9th earl spencer. The late princess diana was born diana frances spencer in 1961 to an aristocratic family, but we dont know too much about her relatives as most of them have tried to remain out of the spotlight. Also includes family tree and ancestor charts showing the family relationships of princess diana to many famous kin. Her family tried to set her up with prince of wales, and charles spencers book claims that a. The ancestry of diana, princess of wales richard k.
Mar 16, 2020 engaged at 19 and married at 20, princess diana s childhood ended much sooner than the average womans in england and wales. Diana, princess of wales, formerly lady diana frances spencer, was born on 1 july 1961 at park house near sandringham, norfolk. She grew up in park house, situated on the sandringham estate, and was educated in england and switzerland. There even happened to be another lady diana spencer in the family in the mid18th century. Britains princess diana 19611997 smiles as she arrives at the tate gallery, london, in this july 1, 1997 file photo. The spencers royal stuart ancestors unofficial royalty. American ancestors and cousins of the princess of wales.
I have info on an older couple that has a basement full of spencer books and family history for both england and the united states families and how it all ties together. An exhaustively researched account of the late princess s forebears, tracing her ancestors from the british isles to northern and eastern europe as well as the united states and the far east. Royal descents are generally well documented, and i have used them to show how my family, a presidential family like the bushs, the family of lady diana spencer and queen victorias family can all be related, although distantly. Spencer, the ninth earl spencer and brother of the late lady diana, recounts. Many of the people have more than one path to william, but this is mostly just showing one ideally the shortest path.
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