Charles Spencer Marries Archaeologist Cat Jarman in Sedona

Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has married archaeologist Cat Jarman in a private ceremony in Sedona, Arizona. The wedding took place on Friday, May 15, 2026, against the backdrop of the area's red rock formations.

This marks the fourth marriage for Spencer, 61, and the first for Jarman, 43. In a joint statement, the couple said they feel incredibly lucky to have progressed from colleagues to friends and now to a deep love and connection, adding that each stage of their relationship has been underpinned by laughter and a shared passion for life.

The couple first connected professionally in 2021 when Spencer was asked to review Jarman’s book, River Kings, which explores Viking history. Their collaboration expanded to include co-hosting a history podcast and working together on archaeological excavations. They confirmed their romantic relationship in late 2024.

The Arizona ceremony was an intimate event, described as a quiet desert elopement that contrasted with Spencer’s previous, more traditional weddings. Photographs showed Jarman in a light-colored dress with a bouquet of white roses, while Spencer wore a dark suit with a blue shirt.