Charles Carnegie, 11th Earl of Southesk facts for kids
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The Earl of Southesk
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| Born | 23 September 1893 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 16 February 1992 (aged 98) Brechin, Scotland |
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| Issue | James Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife |
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Charles Alexander Bannerman Carnegie, 11th Earl of Southesk (born September 23, 1893 – died February 16, 1992) was a British nobleman. He was known as The Honourable Charles Carnegie before 1905 and Lord Carnegie from 1905 to 1941. He became famous for marrying Princess Maud, who was a granddaughter of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
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Growing Up and First Marriage
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Charles Alexander Carnegie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 23, 1893. His father was the 10th Earl of Southesk. His mother was Ethel Mary Elizabeth Bannerman. When his father became the Earl in 1905, Charles was given the title Lord Carnegie. This title was used because he was the eldest son of the Earl of Southesk.
Lord Carnegie went to Ludgrove School and Eton College. After his schooling, he joined the British Army. He became an officer in the Scots Guard. In 1917, he worked as an aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to the Viceroy of India.
On November 12, 1923, he married Princess Maud. Their wedding took place in London. Princess Maud was the younger daughter of the Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife and Louise, Princess Royal. After their marriage, Princess Maud chose to be known as Lady Maud Carnegie. They had one child together, a son named James George Alexander Bannerman Carnegie. He was born on September 23, 1929, and passed away on June 22, 2015.
Becoming the Earl of Southesk
Charles's father, the 10th Earl of Southesk, passed away on November 10, 1941. At this time, Lord Carnegie became the 11th Earl of Southesk. Even though they did not perform official royal duties, Lord and Lady Southesk were considered part of the Royal Family. They attended important state events, such as the coronation of King George VI, who was Maud's cousin.
Second Marriage
Lord Southesk's first wife, Princess Maud, died on December 14, 1945. She passed away due to bronchitis.
Later, Lord Southesk married Evelyn Julia Williams-Freeman. Their wedding was on May 16, 1952, at Scone Palace in Perthshire, Scotland. Evelyn had a son from a previous marriage. Evelyn, Lady Southesk, passed away at the age of 83 on August 30, 1992. This was six months after her husband's death.
Later Life and Passing
Lord Southesk died on February 16, 1992, at the age of 98. He passed away at his home, Kinnaird Castle, Brechin, in Angus, Scotland. He had been ill with influenza for a short time.
His eldest son, James, had already inherited the title of Duke of Fife from his aunt. The title of Earl of Southesk then became a supporting title of the Duke of Fife. Today, the 11th Earl's great-grandson, Charles Carnegie, Earl of Southesk, uses this title.
Honours and Titles
- Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order - January 1, 1926
- Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Kincardineshire - July 3, 1930
- Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Angus, Scotland - October 2, 1947
