While many people think the British Royal family is the King, Queen, the Wales, and the Susexes, it’s so much more extensive. Not only is there a sea of Dukes and Duchesses that remain close to the family, but there are also a bunch of Lords and Ladies that you may not have heard about. However, if you’re a Princess Diana fan, chances are you’ve heard about her twin nieces Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer.
Born July 10, 1992, Amelia and Eliza are the third and fourth eldest children of Diana’s younger brother Charles Spencer 9th Earl Spencer, and his ex-wife Victoria Lockwood. So not only have they grown up in the Spencer family, but they were quite close with Prince Harry and Prince William back in the day.
Actually, if you still vividly remember William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011, you may remember seeing the twins in their fascinator-clad looks in the pews of the church!
But there’s so much more to the royal twins than their lineage. Not only have they blessed the red carpet on more than one occasion with their showstopping, coordinating looks, but they’ve got quite an interesting past.
Did you know one of them is terrified of birds? Can you guess which one is a stepmom? And which one missed Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018?! There are so many hidden details about the low-key royals, and we got everything you need to know here!
Check out everything we know about Diana’s twin nieces below:
Eliza Has Faced Tragedy
In 2008, Eliza experienced a serious tragedy. Her first serious boyfriend named Christopher Elliot was killed in a car crash only a few days before her 16th birthday, per DailyMail. She still honors him, and back in 2015, she posted a photo of them with the caption reading, “I will hold you in my heart forever.”
They Were Raised in South Africa
While they were born in Britain, the two were actually raised in South Africa. According to DailyMail, they were mainly staying at Silverhurst, a gated community in Cape Town.
They’re Cancers
The twins were born on July 10, 1992, making them Cancers in astrology. For our zodiac buffs, this could mean that they’re loving, protective, independent, sensitive, and thoughtful, to name a few.
They’re a Dynamite Modeling Team
Along with their older sister, Eliza and Amelia are models. They signed with STORM Models a few years back, and have modeled for The Rake Magazine, Chopard, and Tatler Magazine, to name a few.
Amelia Has a Fear of Birds
In a video interview with Hello, Eliza revealed that Amelia’s biggest fear is birds. “I’d say Amelia’s biggest phobia is definitely birds,” Eliza said. “From far, I think they’re fine, but as soon as they come close to her, she freaks out.”
Amelia Didn’t Go to This Wedding
Despite going to Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton with her family, Amelia did not go to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding even though the rest of the family did)!
Amelia Is Married
Amelia met her future husband Greg Mallett while they were studying at the University of Cape Town. They later got engaged in 2020, and after over a decade together, they married on a mountaintop in South Africa in 2023, per Vogue.
Eliza Is a Stepmom
Eliza has been dating her boyfriend Channing Millerd for over seven years. He has a son from a previous relationship named Nate, whom Eliza loves dearly and frequently posts about on social media.
They’re Big ‘Friends’ Fans
In a previous video interview, Amelia and Eliza revealed that they’re big Friends fans, and even revealed which character they most represent. According to them, Eliza would be Monica, while Amelia would be Phoebe.
They’re Super Close to One Another
In a rare interview with Tatler, the pair talked about what it was like growing up with a twin, and if they;re close to this day. Amelia quickly chimed in saying, “We’ve always been very close. We’re very similar.”
Lady Amelia’s Real Name
Amelia actually goes by her middle name. Her legal name is Katya Amelia Spencer!
Amelia Faced Assault Charges in 2011
Amelia was previously charged with “common assault” in 2011 for an altercation with a driver in a McDonald’s in Cape Town, per the Standard. The driver claimed she and her male friend gave him a concussion. Amela’s father Earl Spencer also told the Standard that she had been assaulted first and was forced to kick out in self-defense. However, the charges were quickly dropped.
They Each Have Unique Dreams
According to DailyMail, Amelia wants to become a wedding planner and Eliza dreams of being an interior designer!
They Remember Diana Quite Well
Despite Princess Diana dying when they were quite young, they vividly remember one memory: of her protecting them from the paparazzi. “It was amazing how she protected us in a way that made us feel safe and not frightened,” Eliza said to People. “We had no idea what she was doing at the time.”
They Have a Big Family
Along with an older sister named Kitty Spencer and a younger brother named Louis Frederick Spencer, they have quite a few half-siblings. They have a half-brother named Samuel, Edmund Spencer, Lady Lara Caroline Spencer, and Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer.
They Attended Private School
Per the Standard, they both attended a £6,000-a-year Reddam House school in Cape Town for their formative years.
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