It has been almost 29 years since Princess Diana tragically died in Paris, and after all this time her brother, Earl Charles Spencer has put pen to paper to write a book about his late sister. Just days after the news of the book broke, Charles has reminded his Instagram followers that Althorp, Diana's childhood home, will close in 10 days.
The last chance to visit will be 31 August, as it is every year. Then, the doors will close again until next year, welcoming visitors from 1 July 2027.
Some may find it odd that the estate is only open for two full months of the year, but interestingly that was a deal struck with the government many years ago, Charles himself has previously revealed.
Althorp is set to close soon (@ Instagram / Earl Charles Spencer)
"We are open for July and August each year, by an arrangement reached with the UK Government in 1992. Strange to think that that summer season is bookended by 1 July - Diana's birthday - and 31 August - the day she died," he explained online in 2025.
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The last chance to visit will be 31 August, as it is every year. Then, the doors will close again until next year, welcoming visitors from 1 July 2027.
Some may find it odd that the estate is only open for two full months of the year, but interestingly that was a deal struck with the government many years ago, Charles himself has previously revealed.
Althorp is set to close soon (@ Instagram / Earl Charles Spencer)
"We are open for July and August each year, by an arrangement reached with the UK Government in 1992. Strange to think that that summer season is bookended by 1 July - Diana's birthday - and 31 August - the day she died," he explained online in 2025.
#earl #spencer #government
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