John's only son, also named John, became the 1st Earl Spencer.

Several other couples were strolling about the room, or taking in Earl Spencer's extensive picture collection.

Her relationship with younger brother Earl Spencer has been volatile at the best of times.

The late Earl Spencer said: 'How many of those fourteen years were happy?

Earl Spencer was not expected to survive the night.

Earl Spencer loved the carriage ride, waving enthusiastically to the crowds.

He returned in December 1857, and within a few days his father died, leaving him as the new Earl Spencer.

The marriage to Earl Spencer had not been a happy one.

In 1924 the 7th Earl Spencer was forced to sell off part of the family collection to pay down debts.

The funeral has taken place of Earl Spencer who died of a heart attack at the weekend.

John's only son, also named John, became the 1st Earl Spencer.

Several other couples were strolling about the room, or taking in Earl Spencer's extensive picture collection.

Her relationship with younger brother Earl Spencer has been volatile at the best of times.

The late Earl Spencer said: 'How many of those fourteen years were happy?

Earl Spencer was not expected to survive the night.

Earl Spencer loved the carriage ride, waving enthusiastically to the crowds.

He returned in December 1857, and within a few days his father died, leaving him as the new Earl Spencer.

The marriage to Earl Spencer had not been a happy one.

In 1924 the 7th Earl Spencer was forced to sell off part of the family collection to pay down debts.

The funeral has taken place of Earl Spencer who died of a heart attack at the weekend.