David Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife facts for kids

David Charles Carnegie, the 4th Duke of Fife, was born on March 3, 1961. He is a British nobleman and a businessman. He is the only son of the previous Duke of Fife, James Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife. David became the Duke of Fife and the leader of the Clan Carnegie in 2015. This happened when his father passed away. He is related to the British Royal Family. He is a third cousin to King Charles III. He is also the highest person in line to the British throne who is not a direct descendant of George V.

David Carnegie's Education and Work

David Carnegie went to Eton College, a well-known school. He then studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and earned a degree in 1982. After that, he worked at a stock brokerage firm called Cazenove from 1982 to 1985.

In 1986, he received his Master of Arts degree from Cambridge. He also studied at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. From 1988 to 1989, David worked for an investment company in Edinburgh. He earned an MBA degree from the University of Edinburgh Business School in 1990. Later, from 1992 to 1996, he worked with financial advisors Reeves and Neylan. As of 2003, he lives at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin in Angus, Scotland. This castle is one of the main homes for the Carnegie family.

Family Life of the Duke of Fife

David Carnegie married Caroline Anne Bunting on June 16, 1987, in London. Caroline was born in Windsor on November 13, 1961. Her parents are Martin Brian Bunting and Veronica Mary Cope.

David and Caroline have three sons:

• Charles Duff Carnegie, the Earl of Southesk, was born on July 1, 1989, in Edinburgh. He married Camille Ascoli on September 5, 2020, at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin. Camille was born in Paris on March 6, 1990. They have one daughter:
  • Lady Chloe Françoise Carnegie, born on December 15, 2022.
• Lord George William Carnegie was born on March 23, 1991, in Edinburgh.
• Lord Hugh Alexander Carnegie was born on June 10, 1993, in Dundee. He is engaged to Catherine Morgan.

Caroline, the Duchess of Fife, also serves as a Deputy Lieutenant for Angus. This is a special role in the county.

Other Important Titles

Besides being the Duke of Fife, David Carnegie holds several other titles:

• 13th Earl of Southesk (a Scottish title)
• 4th Earl of Macduff (a United Kingdom title)
• 13th Lord Carnegie of Kinnaird (a Scottish title)
• 13th Lord Carnegie, of Kinnaird and Leuchars (a Scottish title)
• 5th Baron Balinhard, of Farnell in the County of Forfar (a United Kingdom title)
• 10th Carnegie Baronet, of Pittarrow in the County of Kincardine (a Nova Scotia title)

Titles and Coat of Arms

David Carnegie has held different titles throughout his life:

• From March 3, 1961, to February 16, 1992, he was known as the Earl of Macduff.
• From February 16, 1992, to June 22, 2015, he was known as the Earl of Southesk.
• Since June 22, 2015, he has been known as His Grace The Duke of Fife.

Arms of David Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife

Coronet A Coronet of a Duke Crest A Thunderbolt proper, winged Or. Escutcheon Or, a Lion rampant Gules, armed and langued Azure (the Dukedom of Fife), and on an Inescutcheon Argent, ensigned of an Earl's Coronet proper, an Eagle displayed Azure, armed, beaked and membered Gules, and charged on its breast with an Antique Covered Cup Or (Carnegie) Supporters Dexter: a Lion guardant Gules, langued Azure, collared with a Label of five-points Argent, charged with two Thistles proper, between three Crosses of St George Gules. Sinister: a Talbot Argent, collared and langued Gules Motto Above the crest, on a Scroll DRED GOD; beneath the shield DEO JUVANTE