Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, shares his harrowing experiences of sexual abuse at a British boarding school in the 1970s in his upcoming memoir, ‘A Very Private School.’
Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, has publicly disclosed his experiences of sexual abuse at a British boarding school during the 1970s, set to be detailed in his upcoming memoir, “A Very Private School.” The revelations describe the distressing abuse inflicted by a predatory matron at Maidwell Hall, alongside other forms of physical and emotional maltreatment by staff, which led to self-harm and enduring emotional distress for Earl Spencer.
In an interview with NBC’s Today show, Earl Spencer additionally recounted the loss of his virginity to a sex worker at the age of 12 during a family trip, emphasizing the profound impacts such experiences had on his and his peers’ lives. The abuse included inappropriate touching and emotional manipulation by the female assistant matron, beginning when he was just 11 years old.
Maidwell Hall has responded to these allegations by contacting the authorities to investigate the potential crimes and has made a call for others with similar experiences to come forward. Despite the traumatic past, Earl Spencer highlighted his journey through prestigious educational institutions like Eton and Oxford, and his successful career in journalism and writing.
With his candid narrative, Earl Spencer illuminates the dark realities and lasting effects of childhood trauma, aiming to underscore the importance of addressing and acknowledging such experiences.
