Earl Charles Spencer, brother to the late Princess Diana, has joined Instagram. He posted a number of touching throwback photos to celebrate the sad anniversary of his sister Gianna’s death. Now 61, Spencer carries the torch for his brother’s legacy and musical vision, looking back fondly on their shared brotherly connection. His Instagram account, which has close to 280,000 followers, has become a way for them to share those favorite memories and lots of others of their play-filled childhood.
On the anniversary of Diana’s death, Spencer posted a beautiful tribute. It captured a special moment of him and his sister playing outside on a nice day together. That photo shows a moment of celebration. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between siblings, even amidst the horror that would soon come to pass.
Spencer featured an amazing outdoor photo and thrilling newspaper articles from Diana’s youth. He posted an adorable throwback picture of their mom, Frances, holding an eight-week-old Diana next to their dad, John. These photographs help to illustrate the family’s formative years and the influential, nurturing home they grew up in.
Heartwarming documentary Unforgettable, in an interview with Hello! magazine, Spencer recounted a striking tale of their special bond. They testified about feeling particularly connected among the Spencer siblings.
“My mother left home when we were young – I was two or three, and Diana would have been five or six – so we were very much in it together.” – Charles Spencer
To prove just how tight they were, Spencer shared an amazing photo from Diana’s sixth birthday party. In this photo, the two siblings sit on a camel, beaming with happiness and childhood delight. Another unforgettable picture depicts little Diana shoving a toy pram. She’s wearing a patterned cardigan — alluding to the lost but carefree days of their youth.
Spencer recalled their idyllic years spent at Park House in Sandringham. They both remembered with joy a time next to the swimming pool, proudly sharing and showing off their swimming badges together.
“A long ago summer, by the swimming pool at our childhood home, Park House, Sandringham – Diana and I both proudly showing off our swimming badges (sewn onto our swimming costumes).” – Charles Spencer
He filled out a wonderfully vivid portrait of Mrs. Lansdowne, their terrifying and prodigiously talented swimming coach. Each year, she returned to get them swimming.
“These were awarded (sparingly) by Mrs Lansdowne, a fairly terrifying but very gifted swimming instructor, who came to stay each year.” – Charles Spencer
Spencer has not only shared personal memories, but spoken out passionately. He’s calling for an investigation into how journalist Martin Bashir received the infamous Panorama interview with Princess Diana. He has publicly thanked investigative reporter Andy Webb for his tireless work on this story.
“I’d like to thank the TV journalist Andy Webb for his tireless professionalism in bringing the Bashir-Panorama-BBC scandal to light.” – Charles Spencer
Charles Spencer offers his favorite recollections from the exciting moments he and Diana witnessed together. At the same time, he illuminates the fraught legacy that still dictates how the public understands her life. His lasting dedication to keeping her memory alive while fighting for accountability is proof of their strong familial connection.
