Karen Spencer, the estranged wife of Earl Charles Spencer, has broken her silence after her husband of 13 years publicly announced their separation.
On Friday, Karen, a social entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Whole Child International, To Instagram To thank those who reached out and offered their love and support as my divorce loomed.
Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer reveals harrowing family secret
Charles announced the couple’s separation earlier this month. (Getty Images)
“I just wanted to say I am overwhelmed with the messages of love and support,” Karen wrote alongside a photo of the summer solstice. “Thank you, it means so much to me. I’m just taking it in right now. I’ll be in touch again soon. Thought I’d share some pictures from last night’s Summer Solstice Gathering.”
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Earlier this month, the brother of the late Princess Diana Daily Mail.
“I am very sad,” the British aristocrat told the outlet about the divorce. “I just want to be committed to all my children and grandchildren and I wish Karen all the best for the future.”
A spokesman for Spencer did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital at the time.
Charles and Karen were married for 13 years. (Getty Images)
According to the media, the marriage of the 9th Earl Spencer and Countess Spencer is His memoir, “A Very Private School”
In her memoir, Spencer revealed that she was sexually abused as a child.
Spencer kept the abuse a secret for years. But after two failed marriages, Spencer realized he needed help.
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“I was so confused by countless failed relationships, deep unhappiness and two divorces,” he previously told Fox News Digital. “I also wanted to do something for my kids. That was the catalyst, actually. I wanted to be better for my kids, I wanted to be a better dad. I don’t know if my kids would agree that I achieved that, but that was my goal. And I think if I wasn’t a parent, I probably would just … keep dealing with it.” [Saying it out loud] It was incredibly helpful. It didn’t get to the root of the problem, but it did point me in the direction of more conscientious treatment.”
Mr Spencer said he has “really turned things around” in the last three to four months, particularly since writing his book, and he continues to use “very effective” treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as tai chi and breathing exercises.
“We have a lot of support technology to help you get to a better place,” he said.
According to the Daily Mail, Spencer is “becoming close” with Norwegian archaeologist Dr Kat Jarman. (Getty Images)
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Spencer and Karen, 52, married at Althorp House in June 2011. The couple have a 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte Diana, named in honour of her royal aunt. Karen has two older daughters from her previous marriage to Hollywood producer Mark Gordon.
According to the Daily Mail, Spencer is “growing close” with Norwegian archaeologist Dr Kat Jarman and the pair “seem very happy together”, but it’s still “in the early stages”.
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Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this post.
