One could hardly imagine a more beautiful spot on which to be laid to rest than the island, which sits at the centre of the Oval Lake, in the secluded grounds belonging to in . This is where Princess Diana was buried in 1997, and it remains a tranquil site of reflection for her brother, . Taking to , the Earl has of the island, shrouded in early morning mist.
He also posted a picture of the sun rising over a copse of trees, with the heavy mist still lying on the field below, which he captioned: ‘Misty start to the day, at @althorphouse.’ Fans and friends were quick to share their thoughts in the comments section. One follower thanked Charles for ‘sharing your sanctuary from a distance,’ while another praised the ‘beautiful and peaceful’ surroundings.
The earl is known for giving frequent updated on the estate, regularly posting images of wildlife, videos showing off the grounds and sneak peeks into the house itself. Charles grew up at Althorp with his three older sisters – Diana, Jane and Sarah – and inherited the family home when his father, John, died in 1992. Boasting more than 90 rooms (including a spectacular, 115-foot picture gallery) the house sits on 550 acres of land, and the estate has been in the Spencer family since the 1400s.
It's frequently open to the , and visitors can book tickets from now until 29 August. Those hoping to visit Princess Diana's burial spot, however, should be aware that her resting place is only accessible via boat, and is now.
