Edward Guinness, 4th Earl of Iveagh facts for kids
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The Earl of Iveagh
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 18 June 1992 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Born |
Arthur Edward Rory Guinness
10 July 1969 County Kildare, Ireland |
| Political party | None (crossbencher) |
| Spouse |
Clare Hazell
(m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Guinness |
| Residences | Elveden Hall, Suffolk, England |
| Occupation | Brewing and farming |
Arthur Edward Rory Guinness, the 4th Earl of Iveagh, was born on August 25, 1969. He is also known as Lord Iveagh. Before 1992, he was called Viscount Elveden. He is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat and a businessman. Lord Iveagh is part of the famous Guinness family.
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About Arthur Guinness
Arthur Edward Rory Guinness is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat. He is the son of Benjamin Guinness, the 3rd Earl of Iveagh, and Miranda Smiley. His family and friends often call him Edward or Ned.
Becoming an Earl
When his father passed away on June 18, 1992, Arthur became the Earl of Iveagh. He was only 23 years old at the time. This made him one of the youngest hereditary peers. A hereditary peer is someone who inherits a title, like "Earl," and used to have the right to sit in the House of Lords.
The House of Lords is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament. It is where laws are discussed and approved. Arthur regularly attended meetings there. He did not join any political party. Instead, he sat as a crossbencher, which means he voted independently.
Changes in the House of Lords
On November 11, 1999, a new law called the House of Lords Act 1999 changed things. Most hereditary members, including Lord Iveagh, were no longer allowed to sit in the House of Lords.
Family Life
On October 27, 2001, Lord Iveagh married Clare Hazell. She is an interior designer. Their wedding took place at St Andrew's and St Patrick's Church in Elveden, Suffolk. They have two sons together. Their first son, Arthur, was born in 2002 and is known as Viscount Elveden. Lord Iveagh and Clare Hazell later divorced.
Life at Elveden Estate
Lord Iveagh lives on the Elveden Estate in Suffolk, England. This estate is very large, covering about 22,486 acres (91 square kilometers). This is about 2.6% of the entire county of Suffolk.
The land is used as a big farm. They grow root vegetables, like potatoes, and cereals. About 4,000 acres (16 square kilometers) of the estate are covered in woodland.
Selling Farmleigh
In 1999, Lord Iveagh sold his family's home in Ireland. This home was called Farmleigh. It is located next to the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The Irish Government bought Farmleigh for €29.2 million (about £18.9 million).
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A coronet is a small crown worn by nobles.
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The coat of arms for the Earl of Iveagh.
