James Matthews

Financier

English St. Barthelemy, Caribbean

Quick Info

ProfessionFinancier
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth21/08/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceSt. Barthelemy, Caribbean

Latest News about James Matthews

01/01/2025

James Matthews's net worth was reported to be $3 billion in 2025, reflecting his continued success as a hedge fund manager and Chief Executive of Eden Rock Capital Management Group. This financial milestone underscores his status as one of the wealthiest individuals in the UK, with reports suggesting he and his wife Pippa Middleton are wealthier than Queen Elizabeth II ever was.

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Bio/Wiki

James Spencer Matthews of Glen Affric the Younger is a British hedge fund manager, former professional racing driver, and heir to the Scottish feudal title of Laird of Glen Affric.
James Spencer Matthews, Younger of Glen Affric, is a British hedge fund manager, former professional racing driver, and heir to the Scottish feudal title of Laird of Glen Affric.

Physical Stats & More

Height194 cm
Weight88 kg
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesMarathon running, skiing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNico Jackson (Stockbroker), Pippa Middleton (Socialite & Columnist)
Wife/SpousePippa Middleton
Marriage Date20/05/2017
ChildrenArthur (son, born 2017), two daughters (names not specified)

Family

FatherDavid Matthews (Landowner)
MotherJane Matthews (Artist)
Siblings
  • Spencer Matthews (Actor)
  • Michael Matthews (Died in 1999)
SpousePippa Middleton
ChildrenArthur (son, born 2017), two daughters (names not specified)

Career

Notable Achievements
Won the British and European Formula Renault championship
Became a City of London trader
Co-founder of Eden Rock Capital Management
Eden Rock Capital Management reported to be managing over £1 billion in assets
Current PositionChief Executive of Eden Rock Capital Management Group

Style Quotient

Car CollectionNot Known
Bike CollectionNot Known

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. James comes from a mixed heritage with an English father and Zimbabwean mother.
2. He had a successful career in race car driving, achieving victories in the British and European Formula Renault championship in 1994.
3. James transitioned from racing to pursue a career in finance.
4. He is the older brother of Spencer Matthews, who is recognized for his appearance on the reality show 'Made in Chelsea'.
5. Sadly, James's younger brother, Michael, passed away during an expedition to climb Mount Everest in 1999.
6. He is eight years senior to Pippa Middleton.
7. He is heir to the Scottish feudal title of Laird of Glen Affric.
8. The Glen Affric Estate spans 10,000 acres in the Scottish Highlands.
9. His father David Matthews founded the Eden Rock hotel, which inspired the name of his hedge fund firm.
10. As of 2025, James Matthews's net worth is reported to be $3 billion.
11. James Matthews and Pippa Middleton are reportedly wealthier than Queen Elizabeth II ever was.
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