The family and financial secrets of Princess Diana's childhood home
Abi Harman
29 March 2023
The fascinating story of Diana's ancient family seat
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A small village
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Buying up land
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Passed down through generations
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Expanding Althorp
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A hub of high society
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Extravagant festivities
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An impressive collection
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A lifetime's work
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The library today
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Overhauling the estate
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Opulent additions
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Original features
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Regal reception room
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Changing of hands
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Princess Diana's family
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Princess Diana’s childhood home
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Building a new business
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Meeting Prince Charles at Althorp
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Returning to the family estate
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Diana's memorial
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The Oval
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Earl Spencer's tribute
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Legendary visitors
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Althorp in decline
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Creative thinking
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Major works
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Under the hammer
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Open to the public
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The Great Room
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Althorp today
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Behind the scenes
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Ancient secrets of Althorp
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King Charles's coronation
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