David Cameron and his wife Samantha are rich and made their money from both inheritance and self-made. Who is the richest and oldest of the couple?
David Cameron, who was the MP for Witney, then resigned as a Conservative MP in September 2016, has been handed a new role. On November 13, 2023, he returned to British politics replacing James Cleverly as Foreign Secretary as part of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle.
This was part of a move that saw Cleverly replace sacked Suella Braverman as Home Secretary.
With his new role which comes shortly after the Brexit referendum took place, Cameron will also take a seat in the House of Lords.
Away from his career, he has been married to his wife, Samantha Gwendoline since 1996 and has been blessed with four children.
The Camerons are known to have no issues when it comes to finances. The couple has assets both inherited as well as self-made. Here’s what we know about their net worth and age differences.
What is David Cameron’s net worth?
From his works as a politician, spokesperson, and editor, according to the website Celebrity Net Worth, David Cameron has a net worth of $50 million.
The Prime Minister’s salary was £150,403 while he was in his position in Parliament.
But since leaving in 2016, Mr Cameron has found other ways to make money – including through public speaking gigs.
He reportedly charged £120,000 an hour to speak at the Washington Speakers Bureau.
Cameron also has a huge amount of inherited wealth.
His father, Ian Cameron, was a stockbroker, and David was left £300,000 in his will.
The former Prime Minister’s book deal was reportedly bought by publisher William Collins for a staggering £800,000.
Cameron is well known as a keen cyclist and made many public appearances whilst riding a bicycle.
He is also a keen sports fan and follows Premier League side Aston Villa as well as test match cricket.
What is Samantha Cameron’s net worth?
Samantha Cameron (real name: Samantha Gwendoline Sheffield) has accumulated a sizable fortune over the years. Per reports, she is a millionaire with a current net worth of at least $13 million. She accrued her money from being a British businesswoman as well as inheritance.
Per a 2016 publication by DailMail, Samantha Cameron owns shares in a £2.2million family firm, Downing Street.
It is run by her father Sir Reginald Sheffield and linked to his estate near Scunthorpe. Downing Street said she declared the shares on her tax return.
There is no suggestion the firm is run offshore. But its interest in a proposed 1,000-home greenfield development in Lincolnshire led to criticism in 2013 that Mrs Cameron’s stake was not included in her husband’s list of financial disclosures.
Developers used government planning reforms to argue for the scheme, potentially worth £20 million. But Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood deemed it not ‘relevant’ to be included in the Prime Minister’s public declaration of interests.
Mrs Cameron and her younger sister Emily own a small stake in Normanby Estate Holdings, run by their father. The most recent accounts show its assets are worth almost £2.2 million, which values Mrs Cameron’s holding at just under £77,000.
Mrs Cameron also received an estimated £400,000 windfall from the sale of stationery firm Smythson. She was a creative director for the company and owned a reported 275 shares when it was sold in 2005 to a consortium of City grandees.
Samantha worked as the Creative Director of Smythson of Bond Street – the luxury stationery manufacturer.
She took on a part-time consultancy role at Smythson after David assumed his position in No10.
In 2009, she won a British Glamour Magazine Award for Best Accessory Designer for her work at Smythson.
She is also an ambassador for the charity Save The Children, which improves the lives of children in the UK and across the world.
In 2016, Samantha appeared on the Great Sport Relief Bake Off, a celebrity edition of the famous baking programme.
In 2017, Cefinn, a womenswear brand based in London.
Samantha is the daughter of Sir Reginald Sheffield, 8th Baronet, and Annabel Jones, Viscountess Astor.
Her family also owns a large estate in Yorkshire, fitted with priceless interiors designed by royal architect Henry Flitcroft in the 1720s.
Who is the richest between David and Samantha Cameron?
Politician David Cameron (who is worth $50 million) is the richest and makes the most money than his wife, Samantha (who has an estimated $13 million).
They have a combined fortune of 63 million dollars and a net value difference of $37 million.
What is the age gap between David and Samantha Cameron?
David (whose age as of November 2023 is 57) is older than his spouse Samantha (aged 52).
The couple have an age gap of 5 years.
She was born on April 18, 1971, in Paddington, London, United Kingdom. She grew up on a 300-acre estate in north Lincolnshire with her family.
The politician on the other hand celebrated his birthday on October 9 and was born in 1966. He is originally from London, United Kingdom.