Charles Spencer’s ‘Cheeky’ Althorp House Photo Sparks Fan Excitement

Charles Spencer had fans captivated on Friday when he shared a playful photo of his peacock, Tim, who lives on the grounds of his home, Althorp House.

The ninth Earl Spencer, aged 60, posted the image on his official X account. The photo captured Tim perched on a gate in front of the stables.

Captioning the post, he wrote: “Tim the Peacock, in his pomp—Althorp’s Stables behind him.”

The image sparked excitement among fans, who flocked to the comments section. “Love cheeky Tim’s company when enjoying a leisurely coffee at the stables café,” one fan commented.

Another added: “Regal as only Tim can be. That vibrant, shiny blue suits him.” A third wrote: “Tim is magnificent!”

Charles frequently shares glimpses of life at his estate, something his estranged wife, Countess Spencer, often did before news of their divorce broke in June.

Announcing the split, Charles told the Mail on Sunday: “It is immensely sad. I just want to devote myself to all my children and grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future.”

Shortly after the announcement, the philanthropist shared a message with her friends and fans. She wrote: “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. I’m just processing at the moment. Will come back to you soon.”

Charles and Karen married in 2011 after being set up on a blind date in Los Angeles the previous year. The couple wed four months after Charles proposed, at the Althorp estate, where his late sister, Princess Diana, is buried.

In 2012, the couple welcomed their daughter, Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer. Meanwhile, Charles shares Lady Kitty Spencer, twins Eliza and Amelia Spencer, and Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, with his first wife, Victoria Aitken.

He is also the father of Edmund and Lara, from his second marriage with Caroline Freud.

Despite not being the eldest, Charles’ son Louis is set to inherit Althorp thanks to primogeniture, the rule that stipulates the eldest male inherits.

Charles told the Telegraph: “Is it any fairer that the eldest child gets it instead of the eldest male? Whatever you say is a selection.

“You can’t make your children care. You have to hope that something has bedded down when their turn comes,” he said, adding that he believes four of his seven children care about the family property, which he feels “isn’t a bad hit rate.”