Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, is denying claims made by his estranged wife, Karen Spencer, who alleged that he ended their 13-year marriage via a text message. These allegations were brought to light through a lawsuit filed by Charles’ new girlfriend, Dr. Cat Jarman, against Karen in October. The legal papers, obtained by the Daily Mail, detail Karen’s defense and accusations against Charles.
The court documents suggest that Charles began an affair with Dr. Jarman around 2021 or 2022, leading to Karen feeling “helpless and confused.” She claimed that the text message from Charles was abrupt and gave no explanation for the end of their marriage. In addition, Karen reportedly reached out to Dr. Jarman via email, expressing her dismay at her involvement in the situation. The message allegedly called the affair immoral, emphasizing how it disrupted the lives of their children.
Charles and Karen Spencer were married in 2011 and share a 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte Diana. Charles also has other children from a previous marriage, including Kitty, 33, and twins Eliza and Amelia, 31. In March, Charles began his relationship with Dr. Jarman, who is 18 years younger. In response to the claims made by Karen, Charles issued a statement to the Daily Mail, rejecting the accusation of ending his marriage by text.
Charles maintained that it was Karen who ended the marriage in early March, following years of threats to do so. He further claimed that Karen had requested him to confirm the divorce via text message. This statement directly contradicted Karen’s version of events, where she suggested that Charles ended the marriage in a more callous manner.
Dr. Jarman, in a separate statement, expressed surprise and disappointment over Karen’s accusations. She acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, recognizing Karen’s sense of loss, but insisted that neither she nor Charles had acted improperly. Jarman noted that she and Charles were simply friends and colleagues until after the marriage ended. She also expressed understanding for Karen’s emotional reaction, yet rejected the idea that they had done anything wrong.
In a more recent interview, Dr. Jarman spoke about Karen’s reaction upon learning about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Jarman revealed that someone close to her had informed Karen about her condition, and Karen allegedly shared the news with others. However, Jarman clarified that any relationship with Charles only developed after the end of his marriage.
The ongoing legal battle between Charles Spencer, Karen Spencer, and Dr. Jarman has brought many private matters to the public eye. As the family navigates these emotional and personal challenges, the various statements and counterclaims reveal the complexities of their relationships. The situation continues to unfold, with both sides maintaining conflicting versions of events.
