Overview

• Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, publicly confirmed his relationship with Norwegian archaeologist Dr. Cat Jarman during an interview on Good Morning Britain.
• Dr. Cat Jarman has filed a lawsuit against Karen Spencer, the Earl's estranged wife, for alleged misuse of private information.
• Spencer and Jarman co-host the podcast 'The Rabbit Hole Detectives' along with Reverend Richard Coles, which led to the development of a close friendship and eventual romance.
• The Earl announced his separation from Karen Spencer in June 2024, after 13 years of marriage, and has hired lawyer Fiona Shackleton for the divorce proceedings.
• Jarman and Spencer met through their mutual publisher and bonded over archaeological projects at the Earl's Althorp estate, which is also the final resting place of his sister, Princess Diana.