Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, has opened up about his relationship with Dr. Cat Jarman, an archaeologist and his podcast co-host, amid his ongoing divorce from his third wife, Karen Spencer.
In a candid interview published on November 24, 2024, Charles, 60, shared how Jarman, 42, has brought out the best in him, stating that with her, he doesn’t have to “pretend to be something I am not.”
He emphasized the authenticity and dynamism of their connection, highlighting how they enjoy spending time together, such as exploring places like a lagoon during a recent trip.
Their relationship began in 2021 after Jarman visited the Spencer family estate, Althorp, for an archaeological project. They later co-hosted the podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives and co-authored a book inspired by it.
Despite the age difference of 18 years, Charles explained that their friendship blossomed into romance gradually, after the end of his marriage to Karen.
Regarding the future of their relationship, Charles stated that it was “a bit early” to talk about marriage but expressed that being with someone like Jarman has been a “more honest phase of life” for him.
This comes amid the couple’s separation, with Karen and Charles finalizing a divorce after 13 years of marriage.
Dr. Jarman, who is also separated from her husband, has two teenage sons and has visited Althorp, while Charles has visited her family in Norway, where he appreciated the relaxed, classless culture.
He mentioned that his friends are pleased with his new relationship, as it represents personal growth after the challenges of his past marriages.
