A woman accused of stalking Earl Spencer, the 61-year-old brother of the late Princess Diana, appears in court and pleads not guilty to the charge. Prosecutors allege that Marinela Atomei repeatedly visited Althorp House, the Earl’s ancestral home in Northamptonshire. The case also includes allegations that she sent letters to Earl Spencer claiming to be an “art historian.” The court hears that Atomei is accused of engaging in conduct described as stalking, which includes both physical attendance at the Althorp property and correspondence sent to the Earl. The defendant’s plea indicates she denies the allegations brought against her. The proceedings are at an early stage, and details of the prosecution case and the response from the defence are presented to the court through submissions and evidence. A final outcome is not stated in the reports.