The suggestion to change their family name to Spencer highlighted their frustrations with the UK passport delays for their children, which had persisted for almost six months.
Countess Karen Spencer has expressed her disappointment in Dr. Cat Jarman, stating that she believes turning the children's lives upside down is "unbelievably immoral" and accused her of complicity in an affair that has deeply affected the family dynamics since at least late 2022.
Earl Spencer, 60, insisted that he 'wasn't looking' for love when he met Jarman, explaining that the duo went from 'friends' to 'colleagues' to lovers. 'We have shared interests. We were fascinated by the same things. And she made me laugh. Laughter was key.' Spencer met the archeologist, 42, in 2021 at Althorp, his family's estate where his sister is laid to rest, highlighting their unique connection.