Charles (The 9th Earl) Spencer is owner of Althorp, one of England’s premier historic houses, which has been his family’s home since 1508) and the author of seven nonfiction books, including four Sunday Times bestsellers – The White Ship (2020); Blenheim: Battle for Europe (shortlisted for History Book of the... Read more
Charles (The 9th Earl) Spencer is owner of Althorp, one of England’s premier historic houses, which has been his family’s home since 1508) and the author of seven nonfiction books, including four Sunday Times bestsellers – The White Ship (2020); Blenheim: Battle for Europe (shortlisted for History Book of the Year, National Book Awards 2005); Killers of the King (2014): and his No. 1 bestselling childhood memoir A Very Private School (2024).
Charles co-hosts the Rabbit Hole Detectives podcast alongside Dr Cat Jarman and the Reverend Richard Coles. He has also presented TV documentaries for the History Channel and has been interviewed in his capacity as an expert historian on several occasions by the BBC, most recently in the BBC4 three-part series ‘Charles I: Downfall of a King ’.
He was awarded an MA in Modern History from Magdalen College, Oxford University, before going on to work for the American TV network NBC News from 1986-1995, primarily as an on-air reporter for the Today Show.
He has been a global keynote speaker for several decades and is known for his gifts as a truly engaging storyteller, who brings the past vividly alive.
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You can book Charles Spencer through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Charles's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Charles Spencer's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Charles tailored to your event.
Charles Spencer speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Charles to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Charles Spencer for events worldwide, subject to Charles's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Charles Spencer is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Charles can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Charles Spencer on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Charles can offer.
Charles Spencer delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Charles Spencer's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Charles's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Charles Spencer can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Charles's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Charles Spencer is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Charles Spencer, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Charles's current availability for your dates.