Earl Charles Spencer, who is known as Princess Diana's brother, recently shared the sad news of his divorce from Karen Gordon, the Countess of Spencer, after a 13-year relationship. The couple, who met on a blind date in LA in 2010 and got married in June 2011, have a 12-year-old daughter named Charlotte Diana, honoring Charles's late sister. Their marriage faced challenges, possibly exacerbated by Charles's candid discussion of the abuse he faced during his childhood in his memoir, which may have contributed to the strain in their relationship.

Charles, who has a total of seven children from his previous marriages, expressed his desire to focus on his children and grandchildren post-divorce, while wishing Karen happiness in her future. He has daughters from his first marriage to Victoria Lockwood and children from his second marriage to Caroline Freud. The Earl's marriages and family dynamics have been complex, with reports of strained relationships with some of his children, leading him to miss important family events like his daughters' weddings. Karen, on the other hand, is a prominent figure as the founder and chief executive of Whole Child International, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children. Despite the sadness surrounding their divorce, both Charles and Karen are known to have respected each other's work and role in their lives.