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Earl Charles Spencer has posted a new update on Instagram after disastrous floodwaters destroyed the ancient Althorp House estate, resulting in the collapse of a 400-year-old wall.
The Earl, 60, who lives on the estate, is dealing with personal and property issues as he prepares for life after his estranged wife, Countess Karen Spencer, 52, moves out following their divorce in June.
Karen has been sharing her experience with admirers online, teasing a "new chapter."
In his tweet, Princess Diana's brother posted a photograph taken by the estate's conservation crew that shows the serious damage caused by the weekend floods.
He said, "This gives an idea of the force of water that ripped through the landscape around Althorp House during the weekend floods: this 400-year-old wall stood in the way of a brand-new river of run-off water and was unable to withstand the pressure."
"100kg ironstone blocks were thrown back up to 70 metres, as the water won."
He thanked the Althorp crew for their "amazing" clean-up efforts and "working around the clock to help those whose homes have been flooded, clearing roads, and minimising the impact of this shocking time."
He said further: "I couldn't be prouder of their dedication and determination."
The Earl confessed he "wasn't looking" for love when he met his younger girlfriend, detailing how they progressed from "friends" to "colleagues" to lovers.
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