Why Prince William and Prince Harry are forbidden from inheriting Princess Diana's childhood home
Princess Diana grew up in Althorp House and spent much of her childhood there. The estate has actually belonged to the Spencer family since 1508, and is the official seat of Earl Spencer—which is Diana's brother Charles, who currently owns the property.
Charles has four kids of his own, and despite the fact that all three of his daughters (Lady Kitty, Lady Eliza, and Lady Amelia) are older, his son, Louis, Viscount Althorp, will inherit the estate due to primogeniture (a feudal rule dictating that the rights to an estate pass to the eldest son).
In other words, Prince William and Prince Harry aren't even in the line-up of possibilities—despite the home being their mother's final resting place, as per The Post.
Lady Kitty actually spoke out about being skipped over, saying she's "totally pro-gender equality," but is "quite happy" with Althorp being passed to her little brother.
"I just think it's the correct way," she explained to Tatler. "I like that the house stays within the same family, with the same surname. I wouldn't want it any other way for the Spencers. And I just know my brother is going to do an impeccable job."
Charles Spencer also spoke about the outdated tradition, telling the Daily Mail "It's just the way it is. I get the problems with it as a concept. I also get the strengths of it, having worked to date."
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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