Lady Kitty Spencer facts for kids

Lady Kitty Eleanor Lewis, born Spencer on December 28, 1990, is a British model. She is known for her work with famous brands like Bulgari and Dolce & Gabbana. Kitty is the oldest child of Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer. She is also the niece of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. This makes her a first cousin to William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Early Life and School Days

Lady Kitty Spencer was born in London, England, on December 28, 1990. Her parents are Charles Spencer, who later became the 9th Earl Spencer, and Victoria Lockwood. She is part of the Spencer family, a well-known noble family in England. Kitty has three younger siblings and four younger half-siblings. Her aunt was Diana, Princess of Wales.

Growing Up in South Africa

Kitty grew up mostly in Cape Town, South Africa. She went to a private school there called Reddam House. After her parents divorced in 1997, Kitty split her time. She would stay in the United Kingdom with her father and in South Africa with her mother.

Education and Studies

In 2009, Lady Kitty was part of a special event in Paris called le Bal des Débutantes. She studied psychology, politics, and English literature at the University of Cape Town. Later, she studied art history and Italian in Florence, Italy. She then earned a master's degree in luxury brand management. This degree was from the European Business School London.

Kitty's Career as a Model

Lady Kitty Spencer started her modeling career at a very young age. When she was just one year old in 1992, she appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar UK with her mother. She is now signed with Storm Model Management.

First Steps in Fashion

Her first professional modeling appearance was in 2015. She was featured in the December issue of Tatler magazine. However, her very first magazine cover was the April 2009 issue of Tatler.

Working with Top Brands

In September 2017, Kitty walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana. This was during Milan Fashion Week, a big event in the fashion world. She was also on the cover of Hello Fashion Monthly in June 2017. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Japan. Later that year, she walked for Dolce & Gabbana again. This time it was for their Christmas show at Harrods in London.

In 2018, Kitty was a model for Dolce & Gabbana's spring/summer campaign. She also walked in their fashion show called "Secrets & Diamonds" during Milan Fashion Week. In May 2018, Bulgari announced that Lady Kitty would be their new brand ambassador. This means she represents the famous jewelry company. She had already modeled for Bulgari before. In September 2018, she walked in another fashion show for Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2019 collection.

Kitty has also been featured in other fashion magazines. These include Marie Claire Spain and Elle Russia. She also graced the covers of L'Officiel Brazil and Tatler. In February 2021, she was officially named a brand ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana.

Helping Others

Lady Kitty is also involved in charity work. She is an ambassador for Centrepoint. This charity helps young people who are homeless. She supports their program that provides affordable housing. Her aunt, Diana, Princess of Wales, also supported Centrepoint. Kitty is also a trustee and patron for Give Us Time, a charity for military families. In June 2017, she helped raise a lot of money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She has also raised funds for Save the Children.

Kitty's Personal Life

Lady Kitty is the firstborn child of the 9th Earl Spencer. However, the family's titles and estates, like Althorp, will go to her younger brother, Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp. This is because of an old rule called male primogeniture. This rule means that titles are passed down to the oldest male child. Kitty believes in gender equality, but she also thinks her brother should inherit the title.

She attended the weddings of both her cousins. She was at Prince William's wedding in April 2011. She also attended Prince Harry's wedding in May 2018.

Marriage and Family

In January 2020, Lady Kitty announced her engagement. She was going to marry Michael Lewis, a South African-British businessman. He is the chairman of a fashion company called Foschini Group. They got married in Frascati, Italy, at the Villa Aldobrandini on July 24, 2021. Her wedding dress was a beautiful lace gown designed by Dolce & Gabbana. The company designed five custom dresses for the three-day wedding celebration.

Kitty has three adult stepchildren from her husband's previous marriage. Kitty and Michael Lewis welcomed a daughter named Athena on April 29, 2023. Lady Kitty shared pictures of her daughter in celebration of her second birthday. This was the first time the child's birthday was publicly shared. Spencer and her husband had kept the birth private until March 2024. As of 2025, she and her husband live in Marylebone, London.

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In Spanish: Kitty Spencer para niños