Spencer family

Spencer
Spencer-Churchill
Spencer; Spencer-Churchill
Noble family
Country	England, Wales
Founded	1469
Founder	Sir John Spencer
Current head	James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough
Seat	Blenheim Palace
Titles	Princess of Wales; Duke of Marlborough; Earl of Sunderland; Earl Spencer; Viscount Churchill; Viscount Althorp; Baron Spencer of Wormleighton; Baronet of Yarnton; Baronet of Offley; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom;
Connected families	British royal family; Churchill family; Cavendish family;
Motto	Dieu défend le droit (French for 'God defends the right')
Estate(s)	Althorp; Spencer House; Wormleighton Manor;
Cadet branches	Spencers of Althorp

The Spencer family is an aristocratic British family. From the 16th century, its members have held numerous titles, including the dukedom of Marlborough, the earldoms of Sunderland and Spencer, and the barony of Churchill. Two prominent members of the family during the 20th century were Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales.