Charles Spencer has announced there has been a new addition to his family, months after he confirmed his new relationship with archaeologist Catrine Jarman.
Princess Diana’s brother took to social media on Saturday to share a snap of his new pooch to his followers.
Earl Spencer is known for his love for dogs. In a new photo that he posted on his Instagram story to his 258,000 followers, a new fluffy pup can be seen poking its head out of a black carrier bag
The young German Shepherd poked his head out of a black bag which the dog was being carried in while looking playfully to its side.
The Earl did not share many details of the new addition but captioned the story with: “New [dog emoji].”
Diana’s brother is known to own several dogs.
Last April, he shared a video and a photograph of a new labrador puppy he adopted from a shelter, writing in one of the posts: “One of these darlings is joining me for a new life at Althorp in a few days. Can’t wait!”
In July, he announced that one of his labradors, Otis, had to be put down. He wrote as a tribute: “Farewell to Otis, our wonderful Labrador, who had to be put to sleep last night. He was nearly 13.
“Otis will now join his father, Karoo, and grandmother, Ella, in a beautiful spot in the Park at @althorphouse.
“Everyone at Althorp loved Otis – several people here have talked today of his having been a ‘total legend’. The place won’t be the same, without his wise, sweet, intelligent presence. He was extremely special.”
It comes just a few months after the Earl announced he is in a relationship with Professor Jarman.
The two met in 2021 when she was working at Althorp, the Spencer family home that Charles still lives in.
Princess Diana’s brother said their relationship started off as colleagues and moved onto a friendship as a result of their “shared interests”.
Four months earlier, Earl Spencer and his former wife, Countess Karen Spencer, announced their separation.