South African-born British businessman Michael Lewis has been all over the internet recently. After tying the knot with late Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer, Lewis' popularity seems to be doubled.
While we may be updated about Lady Kitty's personal life via her social media, what about her husband? Find out details of his career and net worth.
Michael Lewis' Short Personal Details: Where Was He Born In?
Michael Lewis was born in 1959 in South Africa to Stanley Lewis. He is 62 years old as of 2021. According to sources, he and his family moved to London in the 1980s.
Lewis holds dual nationality (South African and British) and has mixed ethnic descent. Following his high school graduation, he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Cape Town.
CAPTION: British model Kitty Spencer clad in Dolce & Gabbana hand-made gown for her wedding SOURCE: Instagram @kitty.spencer While on the other hand, his wife Lady Kitty Eleanor Spencer was born on 28th December 1990 in London, England to Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, and Victoria Lockwood.
She is 30 years old as of 2021. She attended Reddam House, a private school, and later studied psychology, politics, and English literature at the University of Cape Town.
Similarly, she studied art history and Italian in Florence, Italy, and completed her master's degree in luxury brand management from the European Business School London at Regent's University London.
Lewis' Career Achievements
The 62-year-old businessman serves as the chairman of Foschini Group since 2015. His grandfather Meyer Lewis founded the Lewis furniture retail chain in the 1930s.
Besides his family business, Michael is also an independent director at Histogenics Corporation, a partner at Oceana Investment Partners LLP, chairman at Strandbags Holdings Pty Ltd., and at Oceana Investment Corp Ltd.
Similarly, Lewis is on the board of directors at a number of fund management firms like Oceana Capital Partners LLP, Histogenics Corp, Oceana Fund Managers Ltd., Oceana Concentrated Opportunities Fund Ltd., and United Trust Bank Ltd.
According to various online sources, the business tycoon is reportedly worth around £80 million as of 2021. Most of his fortunes come from his business and shares. He reportedly owns a £19 million worth property in central London and another home in South Africa's capital.
Back in 2011, he donated £3 million to the University of Oxford for appointing the first professor of Israel Studies.
Lady Kitty Spencer & Michael Lewis' Lavish Italian Wedding
Lewis and Kitty exchanged their wedding vows on 24th July 2021 during the three-day event at the Villa Aldobramdini in Rome.
The British model and socialite was clad in Dolce & Gabbana gown and was walked down the aisle by her brothers, Louis Spencer and Samuel Aitken.
CAPTION: Behind the scenes of Kitty Spencer's magical wedding gown SOURCE: Instagram @kitty.spencer As per sources, the couple began dating in 2018 after they were introduced by former defense secretary Liam Fox. They got engaged in January 2020 after Lewis popped the question with a rose-cut diamond ring worth £300,000.
Their wedding was attended by family and celebrity friends including Pixie Lott, Elon Musk's model mother Maye, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, and Viscountess Weymouth.
Michael was previously married to Leola Lewis. Together they shared three children who were also present at their father's marriage.