Earl Charles Spencer sparked a fan reaction on Sunday when he posted an otherworldly picture of Princess Diana's final resting place at The Oval Lake.
Taking to Instagram, the 59-year-old posted a throwback image of the round oval lake from three years ago. The ornamental lake at Althorp House – which is famed for being the place where Princess Diana is buried - looked utterly serene surrounded by a sea of trees and swirling clouds.
Captioning the image, Charles penned: "I took this photograph of the Round Oval lake at @althorphouse exactly three years ago, and it remains one of my favourite Althorp images."
He continued: "A lucky moment for me, when this corner of the Park at Althorp was swathed in a particular, piercing, beauty."
© InstagramFans and friends flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts, with one writing: "Very mystical and serene. Like a painting," while another chimed in: "A very mystical photo in the sunlight. It looks like an oil painting, worthy of that."
A third remarked: "It is otherworldly and stunning," and a fourth wrote: "Hauntingly beautiful."
Princess Diana's resting place is only accessible via boat and is off limits to the public. In 1998, Diana's brother reportedly said that the lake would "act as a buffer against the interventions of the insane and ghoulish, the thick mud presenting a further line of defence."
© Getty ImagesHe went on to say: "We all agreed that, with its beauty and tranquillity, this was the place for Diana to be."
Charles grew up at Althorp House with his three older sisters, including Princess Diana, and inherited the family home when his father John died in 1992. He became the 9th Earl Spencer and has been working hard ever since to renovate his family's ancestral seat.
© Getty ImagesThe author and podcast host lives at Althorp with his wife Karen. The stunning property, which boasts an impressive 93 rooms and a staggering 550 acres, is open to the public over the summer months, and offers visitors the chance to tour many of the home's rooms and grounds.
Royal fans and visitors are also able to visit Princess Diana's poignant shrine which has been erected as a tribute to Prince Harry and Prince William's mother.
© InstagramThe poignant temple, which is located just opposite Oval Lake, is accessible to the public where visitors typically leave flowers, cards and meaningful tributes.
Inside, there is a bespoke black bench and a large plaque complete with Princess Diana's silhouette, sprigs of flowers and the family crest.
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