UPDATE: The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of strangling his estranged wife, Edla Marlborough. This urgent case has captured public attention as he faces serious allegations involving three separate incidents occurring between November 2022 and April 2024.
In a hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, Spencer-Churchill, a notable descendant of Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales, was accused of striking Ms. Marlborough during a heated argument at their family residence. On November 13, 2022, he allegedly assaulted her in the garden before using his hands to strangle her.
The court was also informed about a disturbing incident on April 23, 2023, when Ms. Marlborough reportedly sought refuge in a laundry room. It is alleged that Spencer-Churchill followed her, delivering a closed-fist punch and then choking her. The final accusation details a violent encounter on January 29, 2024, where he reportedly pushed her onto a bed and strangled her once again.
Dressed in a navy suit, Spencer-Churchill appeared in court on Monday, confirming his name, date of birth, and address, which he stated was Blenheim Palace. He has been granted conditional bail by Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring and is set to return to Oxford Crown Court on February 5, 2024, where he will formally enter his pleas to the charges.
This developing story raises critical questions about domestic violence and its implications within high-profile families. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public continues to watch closely, eager for updates on this shocking case.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops.
