What is David Cameron's Net Worth?
David Cameron is a renowned British politician, entrepreneur, and author with a net worth of $50 million. He gained prominence as the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, holding the position from 2010 to 2016. Notably, David was the youngest British Prime Minister since the Earl of Liverpool. His tenure saw significant events, including the UK's historic vote to leave the European Union, commonly referred to as "Brexit." In addition to his prime ministerial duties, Cameron served as a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2016 and led the Conservative Party from 2005 to 2016. He was honored with the Order of King Abdulaziz in 2012. In 2016, David signed a lucrative £800,000 deal with HarperCollins UK, and his memoir "For the Record" was published in 2019, receiving praise as "the political memoir of the decade" from the "Sunday Times."
Early Life
David William Donald Cameron was born on October 9, 1966, in Marylebone, London. His father, Ian, was a stockbroker, while his mother, Mary, served as a Justice of the Peace. Cameron's maternal grandfather, Sir William Mount, was an influential figure, holding the position of High Sheriff of Berkshire and an officer in the British Army. David grew up in Peasemore, Berkshire, alongside his two sisters and brother. He attended Heatherdown School and later Eton College, graduating in 1984. Before university, Cameron took a gap year working as a researcher for Conservative MP Tim Rathbone and a "ship jumper" for Jardine Matheson in Hong Kong. He also traveled to the Soviet Union, where he was reportedly approached by KGB agents. David pursued higher education at Brasenose College, Oxford, earning a First Class Honours degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in 1988. During his time at Oxford, he joined the Bullingdon Club, a student dining society.
Career
David Cameron began his career in 1988 with the Conservative Research Department, eventually heading its political section. In 1992, he was appointed as Special Adviser to Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont, and a year later, he worked for Home Secretary Michael Howard. By mid-1994, David had moved to Carlton Communications as Director of Corporate Affairs. Despite a brief hiatus in 1997 to run for Parliament, he fully transitioned to politics in 2001, securing a seat in Parliament. Cameron's tenure included roles on the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, as a shadow minister in the Privy Council Office, and as vice-chairman of the Conservative Party. He also served as a non-executive director at Urbium PLC. Rising through the ranks, Cameron defeated David Davis to become Leader of the Conservative Party in December 2005 and subsequently joined the Privy Council in March 2006. He played a crucial role in forming the European Conservatives and Reformists, a new Parliament group. Following Gordon Brown's resignation in 2010, Cameron and Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats formed a coalition government. Cameron served as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, striving to work for the national interest. His re-election in 2015 was marked by the Brexit vote, leading to his resignation. Theresa May succeeded him, and he left Parliament later that year. Post-politics, Cameron has been actively involved as the chairman of the National Citizen Service Patrons and president of Alzheimer's Research UK.
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Personal Life
On June 1, 1996, David Cameron married Samantha Gwendoline Sheffield. Samantha is the daughter of Sir Reginald Sheffield, 8th Baronet, and Annabel Lucy Veronica Jones, known as Viscountess Astor following her marriage to William Astor, 4th Viscount Astor. The couple has four children: Ivan (2002–2009), Nancy (born 2004), Arthur (born 2006), and Florence (born 2010). Ivan, born with cerebral palsy and Ohtahara syndrome, passed away at the age of six in 2009. After his father's death in 2010, David inherited £300,000 from Ian Cameron's estate, which included the controversial Panamanian Blairmore Holdings offshore fund. The 2016 Panama Papers leak revealed David's involvement in the fund, sparking public outcry and calls for his resignation.
Known for his eclectic interests, Cameron regularly cycled to work before becoming Prime Minister. He participated in marathons like the Great Brook Run and Oxford 5K to support charitable causes in 2009. A fervent cricket fan, he has appeared on "Test Match Special" and supports Aston Villa Football Club. In 2014, David shared his thoughts on religion in the "Church Times," describing himself as a member of the Church of England who, despite irregular attendance and uncertainties, deeply values the church's openness, liturgy, and cultural heritage.
Real Estate
In 2017, David and Samantha Cameron purchased a £2 million holiday home in Trebetherick, Cornwall. They enhanced the property with an £8,000 wood-burning hot tub and planned to add a game room in the garden. The Camerons also own a home in Chipping Norton, bought for £650,000 in 2001. Furthermore, David invested £25,000 in a shepherd hut turned "man cave," complete with a wood-burning stove and pull-out sofa bed, intended as his writing retreat.
