10 things to know about Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer

1/10 She is Princess Diana’s niece

Lady Kitty Spencer is the eldest daughter of Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana.

Born into the Spencer family, Kitty is the cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, although she has largely built her own identity away from the Royal Family.

2/10 She was born in London but raised in South Africa

Although Lady Kitty was born in London in 1990, she spent much of her childhood growing up in Cape Town, South Africa.

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She has spoken warmly about her upbringing there, with the country shaping her love of nature, travel and a more private lifestyle away from the spotlight.

3/10 She became a Dolce and Gabbana Runway model

Lady Kitty’s fashion career reached new heights when she became a regular face for Dolce and Gabbana.

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She walked in the luxury brand’s runway shows and became known for her classic style, eventually working as a global ambassador for the Italian fashion house.

4/10 Fashion is her greatest passion

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Lady Kitty has established herself as a major figure in the fashion world, regularly attending international events and working with leading designers.

Her elegant style, love of couture and modelling career have made her a fixture at fashion weeks around the world.

5/10 New York is one of her favorite cities

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Despite her British roots, Lady Kitty frequently travels to New York for work, fashion events and charity commitments.

The city has become one of her regular destinations as she balances her international career and philanthropic projects.

7/10 She is a Mother

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Lady Kitty and Michael Lewis welcomed their first child, a daughter named Athena, in 2023.

The couple later expanded their family with the arrival of twin daughters, sharing glimpses of their family life while keeping their children largely away from public attention.

8/10 She Uses her platform for philanthropy

Beyond fashion, Lady Kitty has dedicated significant time to charitable causes.

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She has supported organizations including Centrepoint – a charity supporting young homeless people – and has worked with charities focused on children, healthcare and social issues.

9/10 Her guilty pleasure is pizza

Despite her glamorous lifestyle, Lady Kitty has revealed she enjoys simple pleasures, with pizza among her favorite treats after she fell in love with it during a trip to Florence.

10/10 She is a cat lover

Away from fashion shows and public appearances, Lady Kitty is a devoted animal lover, particularly when it comes to cats. 

She has frequently shared her affection for feline companions, showing a softer side away from her glamorous public image.