Earl Spencer's Girlfriend Sues Estranged Wife

Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, is embroiled in a legal battle as his new girlfriend, Professor Catrine Jarman, sues his estranged wife, Countess Karen Spencer, for allegedly leaking intimate secrets about her. Jarman claims the disclosure, which occurred in May, caused her significant 'distress and embarrassment' and was shared with a close circle of friends, including those involved in the upbringing of Earl Spencer's daughter, Lady Charlotte Diana. The couple only confirmed their relationship in October after Earl Spencer's separation from Countess Spencer in March. Jarman's legal claim, filed on October 10, states she had no knowledge of the information being leaked until it was disclosed to Earl Spencer, which she found shocking. She seeks damages, an injunction against further disclosures, and a list of those who received the private information. The case is set to unfold in a High Court showdown, highlighting the rift within this prominent British family.