George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon
The Earl of Carnarvon | |
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| In office 11 September 2001–present | |
| Preceded by | Henry Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Reginald Oliver Molyneux Herbert 10 November 1956 London, England |
| Spouses | Jayne Wilby
(m. 1989; div. 1998)Fiona Aitken (m. 1999) |
| Children | Lady Saoirse Herbert George Herbert, Lord Porchester The Hon. Edward Herbert |
| Parent(s) | Henry Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon Jean Wallop |
| Residence | Highclere Castle |
George Reginald Oliver Molyneux Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon (born 10 November 1956), styled Lord Porchester from 1987 to 2001, is a British peer and farmer.
His family seat, Highclere Castle, has achieved notability as the primary filming location for television series' Downton Abbey and Jeeves and Wooster. Carnarvon and his family live in part of the house, while the rest is used as a venue for hire and is also open to the public much of the summer and on some dates during other months.
Through his father, he is a descendant of the Lee family of Virginia.