Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer

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’s estranged wife, , is facing a lawsuit from his new partner, .

Per The Telegraph, Jarman, 42, a Norwegian archaeologist and professor with a specialization in Vikings, filed a lawsuit against Karen, 52, on Thursday, October 10. The claim against Spencer’s third wife reportedly alleged a misuse of private information. No further details regarding the lawsuit were made available.

In an October 7 interview with London’s The Times, Charles, 60, said of his relationship with Jarman, “We are close. Well, close enough.”

Charles is the younger brother of the late , who died in 1997. Earlier this year, he announced his divorce from Karen during an interview with The Mail on Sunday.

Related: Charles Spencer Reportedly Hires Same Lawyer Used by King Charles III in Princess Diana DivorcePrincess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer reportedly hired the same divorce lawyer used by King Charles III in the former couple’s royal split in 1996. The Times reported on Sunday, June 9, that Spencer, 60, has recruited attorney Fiona Shackleton’s representation amid his divorce from third wife Karen Spencer. While he didn’t speak about his choice […]

“It is immensely sad,” Charles said in June. “I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future.”

Karen, for her part, broke her silence on the split later that same month, writing via Instagram on June 21, “Just wanted to say that I have been overwhelmed by the messages of love and support. Thank you, it has really meant a lot to me.”

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She added, “I’m just processing at the moment. Will come back to you soon. Thought I’d share a few pics from last night’s summer solstice gathering.” Karen’s post included photos from the Althorp estate where Diana is buried.

Not long after confirming his divorce, Charles was spotted out in London with Jarman attending a production of The Book of Mormon on June 17. When they’re not out and about, both Jarman and Charles co-host a history podcast called “The Rabbit Hole Detectives” with .

Related: Princess Diana’s Family Guide: Meet Her Siblings and MorePrincess Diana’s legacy continues to live on with her family. The late royal was the youngest daughter of John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd. Diana grew up with two older sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, and a younger brother, Charles Spencer. Before Diana was born, her parents also welcomed a son named […]

Charles and Karen met on a blind date in 2010 and tied the knot one year later at Althorp. The pair share 12-year-old daughter Charlotte Diana.

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Charles has several children from previous marriages. He is a father to daughter Kitty, 33, twins Eliza and Amelia, both 31, and son Louis, 30, with his ex-wife . He shares son Edmund, 20, and daughter Lara, 18, with another ex-wife, .

“Karen and I both appreciate what the other does and look after what we have,” Charles told The Sunday Times of his relationship with Karen in 2020. “Neither of us has found happiness like this before.”

He added at the time, “I do remember when I met her — she happens to be very beautiful, but the most interesting thing was what she did. That definitely resonated with me. I suppose my childhood was very privileged but very bumpy, emotionally.”

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Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer

Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer

Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer

Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer

Charles Spencer's New Girlfriend Sues His Estranged Wife Karen Spencer