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brother Charles Spencer took to social media on Monday to mark a heartbreaking anniversary. 60, posted an incredible black-and-white photo of his late mother, Frances Shand Spencer née Kydd, in the 1960s, looking exceptionally glamorous wearing a beautiful headscarf and pin-stripped top. Alongside the photograph, he penned: "Remembering my mother, who died 20 years ago today, aged 68.

She had a wretched final few years, health wise, and I prefer to think of her in happier times; here, looking rather glam, in the ‘60s." The beautiful image struck a chord with royal fans. "She's beautiful.



She had gorgeous children with hearts of gold ," one penned in the comments section. A second added: "Oh Charles I think your Dear Mother loved her children very much as you are proving by your reverence in her regard." The family resemblance between Frances and the late Princess of Wales is uncanny in the special photo.

Charles resides at Althorp House, the family Estate has been in the Spencer family since 1508. The author loves sharing fascinating stories behind some of the incredible artefacts the estate holds which often feature his family members. Last year, he that still lives in the library at his stately home.

"Portrait of my mother, which stands in Althorp’s Library surrounded by pictures of 4 of her children. (The other - her son, John - died on the day he was born.)," he wrote.

Adding: "My mother was born 87 years ago today, in Park House, Sandringham," Charles began. "On th.

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