When Princess Diana tragically passed away in a car crash on August 31, 1997, her sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, inherited much of her £13 million fortune and numerous pieces of her jewelry. However, one significant aspect of her legacy will not be passed down to them: her childhood home, the Althorp Estate.

The Althorp Estate, which has been in the Spencer family since 1508, will be inherited by Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, the son of Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer. Despite having three older sisters, Louis will inherit the estate due to the system of primogeniture, which favors the oldest male heir.

Althorp is not only Diana’s childhood home but also her final resting place. The estate, known for its grandeur and historical significance, opens to the public every summer, allowing visitors to explore the grounds where Diana spent much of her early life.

Louis Spencer, who studied at the University of Edinburgh and pursued acting at a drama school in Chiswick, London, is represented by the Tavistock Wood talent agency. He has already begun participating in trustee meetings for the estate, preparing for his future responsibilities as its custodian. Described as private and dedicated, Louis is seen as well-suited to take on the role of managing Althorp.

His older sister, Kitty Spencer, has expressed her thoughts on the inheritance system, acknowledging the changing attitudes towards primogeniture. She told Town and Country magazine, “Primogeniture can be a tricky topic, because as times are changing, attitudes are as well. We’ve grown up understanding that it’s Louis to inherit, and Louis will do an incredible job.”

With Louis set to inherit Althorp Estate, the legacy of the Spencer family will continue through him, maintaining the historical and familial significance of the estate.