Louis Spencer, the 27-year-old cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, is making headlines as the future inheritor of the Spencer family estate.
As the nephew of Princess Diana, Louis is set to inherit the 5,500-hectare (13,500-acre) Althorp estate in Northamptonshire, even though he has three older sisters.
Althorp holds special significance as it was the childhood home of Diana, and stories of her upbringing there have been shared by those close to the family.
Louis grew up in Constantia, a wealthy suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, along with his sisters Kitty, Eliza, and Amelia.
His parents, Earl Charles Spencer and Victoria Lockwood, moved to South Africa in 1996 to escape media attention surrounding the relationship between Princess Diana and Prince Charles.
Despite being known as “Harry lite” and one of the most eligible bachelors in the world, Louis is also at the center of controversy due to the tradition of male primogeniture.
According to this tradition, Louis, being the only son of Charles, will inherit the estate while his sisters are excluded because they are women.
This archaic custom has received criticism as Louis' sisters, particularly Kitty, have gained attention in the media for their own accomplishments.
However, Kitty has come to her brother's defense, acknowledging that primogeniture can be tricky in changing times but emphasizing that their family has always known Louis would inherit the estate and trust him to do an incredible job.
In fact, Louis has already attended trustee meetings and been involved in the running of the estate alongside his father.
Unlike his sisters, Louis has chosen to remain private and avoid the spotlight.
Despite his famous name, wealth, and royal connections, he prefers to live a low-key life.
He attended Bishops Diocesan College in Cape Town before pursuing his studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Louis did have a taste of fame back in 2015 when rapper Nicki Minaj posted a picture with him on her Instagram page, jokingly implying that he had proposed to her.
The photo went viral, giving Louis a glimpse of what life in the public eye could be like.
Apart from being a member of the royal family, Louis also has aspirations as an actor.
He dedicates 14 hours a day to honing his acting skills and has been touted as someone who will be sought after in the industry due to his name and good looks.
Most recently, Louis had the honor of walking his sister Kitty down the aisle when she married billionaire Michael Lewis.
Their father was unable to attend due to an injury, making it a proud moment for Louis and their half-brother Samuel Aitken.
Louis Spencer is undoubtedly a fascinating figure within the British royal family.
As he prepares to inherit the Spencer estate, all eyes will be on him to see how he navigates both his family's legacy and his own ambitions.
