Earl Spencer reportedly follows Meghan with lifestyle brand

Earl Spencer is reportedly preparing to expand his interests into the lifestyle and farm products business, a move that has drawn comparisons to Meghan Markle’s recent focus on lifestyle ventures.

Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, has been enjoying renewed attention following the release of his memoir about his late sister. His book, Swan Song: Princess Diana, My Sister, explores his memories of Diana and their family life. He is now reportedly looking at opportunities connected to Spencer Farms, the family’s historic estate.

The reported plans have sparked discussion because of the similarities some observers see between Spencer’s new business direction and Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand. Meghan has developed a business focused on home, food, gardening and other lifestyle-related interests, including products associated with her brand.

A person familiar with the situation reportedly suggested that Spencer’s recent activities could be seen as following a path similar to members of the Sussex family. The comparison has also been linked to his public comments about the royal family and his decision to discuss aspects of Diana’s life publicly.

However, the reported plans surrounding Spencer Farms remain separate from Meghan’s business activities. Spencer has long had an interest in his family’s estate and its history, while his recent memoir has brought greater attention to his personal connection with Princess Diana.

The development comes amid renewed discussion about Spencer’s relationship with Diana during the final years of her life. Former royal butler Paul Burrell has claimed that the siblings were not particularly close during that period and that Spencer was not deeply involved in Diana’s everyday life.

Burrell has previously described Diana’s relationship with her brother as distant during the final part of her life. According to him, Spencer and Diana rarely spoke and were not closely involved in each other’s daily lives.

His comments have attracted attention because Spencer’s memoir focuses heavily on his memories of Diana and their relationship. Burrell has suggested that the later years of Diana’s life receive less detail in the book because Spencer allegedly did not have extensive knowledge of what was happening in her personal life at the time.

Diana’s relationship with members of her family was complicated, particularly as she became increasingly independent after her separation from King Charles. She often had a demanding schedule and maintained relationships with friends and people outside the traditional royal circle.

Burrell has also discussed Diana’s feelings about some members of her family. He recalled her expressing frustration that certain relatives appeared to show interest in her mainly when they wanted access to exclusive events or prominent social occasions.

The comments have added another layer to the attention surrounding Spencer’s memoir and his current plans. While the book has allowed him to share his perspective on Diana and their family history, the former butler’s remarks offer a different account of their relationship.

Meanwhile, Spencer’s reported interest in farm products could mark a new chapter for the family estate. If he moves forward with the plans, products connected to Spencer Farms could give the historic family name a presence in the modern lifestyle market.

For now, details about the reported business plans remain limited. It is also unclear exactly which products could eventually be introduced or how closely the venture would resemble other celebrity-backed lifestyle brands.

Spencer’s growing public profile following the memoir means any new project linked to his family estate is likely to attract attention, particularly because of his connection to Princess Diana and the wider British royal family.