Earl Spencer -a Regency connection


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Posted by Caroline on August 01, 1997 at 10:25:01:


In reply to Re: Modern Question posted by Kelley on July 31, 1997 at 00:06:09

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] Definitely. A good example is Princess Diana, whose father was Earl Spencer, making her Lady Diana Spencer before her marriage.

It was one of the Earl Spencers whose coat-tails caught fire, so he cut them off- creating the "Spencer" coat that was so popular in Regency times.(Well, it's a good story, whether it's true or not!!!!)




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