Who was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer? Everything You Need to Know
A behind-the-scene look at the life of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer.
www.thefamouspeople.comJohn Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (1924-1992) was a British peer, military officer, and courtier who became Earl in 1975 after his father's death; he was previously Viscount Althorp. He served as equerry to King George VI (1950-1952) and to Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1954), and was awarded the Royal Victorian Order in 1954; he fathered Diana, Princess of Wales, and was the maternal grandfather of William and Harry. He also held roles as High Sheriff of Northamptonshire and Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of South Australia. attended royal service milestones; served as equerry to kings and queens; was awarded the Royal Victorian Order in 1954; fathered Diana, Princess of Wales, and grandfathered William and Harry. carried titles and responsibilities across the British peerage and public service; took the earldom in 1975 after his father's death.