[2] In 1818, Carnegie began his Grand Tour, first visiting France, Germany and Italy, then Spain and Holland in the following year.
[2] Carnegie entered the British House of Commons in 1830 and sat as Member of Parliament (MP) for Aberdeen Burghs until the following year.
[5] In 1847, he petitioned the restoration of the forfeited titles Lord Carnegie and Earl of Southesk, however after assessment by the Committee of Privileges his claim was not followed up.
[6] They married at the house of the British Ambassador to Italy in Naples on 14 November 1825,[6] and had two daughters and three sons.
[8] His eldest son, James, succeeded to the baronetcy and was later confirmed in his de jure titles.