Earl Spencer’s Partner Cat Jarman Sues Estranged Wife Over Alleged Disclosure of MS Diagnosis

Dr. Cat Jarman alleges that Countess Karen Spencer revealed her private medical condition to multiple individuals without consent, prompting a High Court lawsuit.

Dr. Cat Jarman, archaeologist and partner of Earl Spencer, has publicly disclosed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, which she had kept private since 2016.
Jarman has filed a lawsuit against Countess Karen Spencer, accusing her of sharing the diagnosis without permission with Earl Spencer and others, including staff at Althorp estate and teachers at the Spencers’ daughter’s school.
Court documents claim the disclosure caused Jarman significant distress, embarrassment, and professional concerns, leading her to seek damages and an injunction against further disclosures.
Jarman explained her decision to come forward after details from court filings were reported in the media, adding she consulted her son before making her diagnosis public.
The Countess has reportedly denied the allegations, and no public response has been made regarding the legal defense in the ongoing High Court case.