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John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (1924-1992) was a British peer, military officer, and courtier who became Earl in 1975 after his father's death; he was previously Viscount Althorp. He served as equerry to King George VI (1950-1952) and to Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1954), and was awarded the Royal Victorian Order in 1954; he fathered Diana, Princess of Wales, and was the maternal grandfather of William and Harry. He also held roles as High Sheriff of Northamptonshire and Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of South Australia. appeared at royal service milestones; held roles equerry to kings and queens; earned the Royal Victorian Order in 1954; was the father of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was grandfather to William and Harry. held titles and responsibilities across the British peerage and public service; became Earl in 1975 after his father's death.