Spencer Matthews Won't Leave Fortune to Children, Cites Hard Work Values

Spencer Matthews, the former Made In Chelsea star and son of multimillionaire Eden Rock hotelier David Matthews, has declared he will not pass on his wealth to his children in order to prevent them from becoming 'trust fund kids.' At 36, Matthews believes that children should earn their own money and learn the value of hard work, drawing inspiration from comedian Jimmy Carr's views on the pitfalls of privilege. He emphasizes that giving everything to children can result in them lacking a sense of achievement and pride. Matthews, who has transformed his life from a party-loving playboy to a sober businessman and endurance athlete, is instilling challenges in his children's lives, such as encouraging his son Theodore to participate in local running events. He reflects on the importance of allowing children to face challenges to foster resilience and independence. Matthews shares three children with his wife, Vogue Williams, and aims to cultivate a work ethic in them from an early age.