David Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife facts for kids
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The Duke of Fife
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| Born | David Charles Carnegie 3 March 1961 Marylebone, London, England |
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David Charles Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife (born 3 March 1961) is a British peer and a businessman. A "peer" is someone who holds a special title, like a Duke, and is part of the nobility in the United Kingdom.
He is the only living son of the previous Duke of Fife, James Carnegie, and his former wife, Caroline Dewar. David Carnegie became the Duke of Fife on 22 June 2015, after his father passed away. He also became the Chief of the Clan Carnegie, which is a historic family group in Scotland.
The Duke of Fife is related to the British Royal Family. He is a descendant of Edward VII, who was a King of the United Kingdom. He is also a third cousin of King Charles III. This means they share great-great-grandparents.
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His Early Life and Education
David Carnegie went to Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and earned a degree in 1982.
He also attended the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, which teaches about farming and land management.
His Career Path
From 1982 to 1985, David Carnegie worked for a stock brokerage company in London called Cazenove. Stock brokers help people buy and sell shares in companies.
Later, in 1988 and 1989, he worked for an investment company in Edinburgh. He then earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Edinburgh Business School in 1990. An MBA is a special degree for people who want to work in business management.
Between 1992 and 1996, he worked with financial advisors. Since 2003, he has lived at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin in Angus, Scotland. This castle is one of the historic homes of the Carnegie family.
His Family Life
David Carnegie married Caroline Anne Bunting on 16 June 1987 in London. Caroline was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 13 November 1961.
They have three sons:
- Charles Duff Carnegie, Earl of Southesk (born 1 July 1989). He married Camille Ascoli on 5 September 2020 at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin. They have two daughters:
- Lady Chloe Françoise Carnegie (born 15 December 2022)
- Lady Chiara Louise Carnegie (born 21 April 2025)
- Lord George William Carnegie (born 23 March 1991). He married Matilda Elizabeth St Aubyn on 7 June 2025.
- Lord Hugh Alexander Carnegie (born 10 June 1993). He is engaged to Catherine Morgan.
The Duchess of Fife, Caroline, also helps her local community. She is a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) for Angus. This is a role that supports the Lord-Lieutenant, who represents the King in the area.
Other Important Titles
Besides being the Duke of Fife, David Carnegie holds several other historic titles. These titles have been passed down through his family for many years.
Some of his other titles include:
- 13th Earl of Southesk
- 4th Earl of Macduff
- 13th Lord Carnegie of Kinnaird
- 13th Lord Carnegie, of Kinnaird and Leuchars
- 5th Baron Balinhard
- 10th Carnegie Baronet
Titles and How He is Addressed
Over the years, David Carnegie has been known by different titles:
- From 3 March 1961 to 16 February 1992: He was called the Earl of Macduff.
- From 16 February 1992 to 22 June 2015: He was known as the Earl of Southesk.
- From 22 June 2015 to today: He is known as His Grace The Duke of Fife.
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| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by James Carnegie |
Duke of Fife 2nd creation 2015–present |
Incumbent |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by James Carnegie |
Earl of Southesk 2015–present |
Incumbent |
| Order of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by The Duke of Westminster |
Gentlemen The Duke of Fife |
Succeeded by Earl of Ulster |
