"A Netflix drama about them is on its way, but head of the family Ned Guinness has written his own history of the iconic dynasty. Here, he talks about his idyllic childhood in Farmleigh, the accusations of sectarianism his ancestors faced, why they opposed Irish independence and how the brewery almost moved to Wales"
"Arthur Guinness's great-great-great-great-great grandson would be forgiven for losing track of his names. He was christened Arthur Edward Guinness. Officially, he is Edward Guinness, the 4th Earl of Iveagh, and also Viscount Elveden. He is often referred to as Lord Iveagh in media reports. But he prefers to be known by the simple sobriquet of Ned."
A Netflix drama about the Guinness family is forthcoming. Ned Guinness is the head of the family and a direct descendant of Arthur Guinness. He experienced an idyllic childhood at Farmleigh. Ancestors faced accusations of sectarianism. The family opposed Irish independence. The brewery nearly relocated to Wales. He was christened Arthur Edward Guinness but is officially Edward Guinness, 4th Earl of Iveagh, and also holds the title Viscount Elveden. Media often refer to him as Lord Iveagh, but he prefers the name Ned. Both Ned Guinness and Ned Iveagh are acceptable forms of address.
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