IT’S the regal residence that was ever-present throughout the life of the People’s Princess.
Althorp Estate was Princess Diana’s childhood home, where she first met a young King Charles, and now hosts her memorial, which thousands visit each year.
The main residence, a sprawling Grade I listed stately home, is nestled on 13,000 acres in Northamptonshire, which include woodlands, cottages and farms.
It was purchased by Sir John Spencer in 1508 and in recent weeks, the current owner Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, launched a web series to reveal more about Diana’s time there.
Many have said the vast country house was so luxurious that it could rival a royal residence – so here we take a look inside and explore its past.