About Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton
Alexander Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton (born 31 March 1978) is a Scottish nobleman and the Premier Peer of Scotland.
He is the son of Angus Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton, and his first wife, Sarah Scott.He was educated at Keil School, Dumbarton, and Gordonstoun in Scotland.
Upon the death of his father on 5 June 2010, he became the 16th Duke of Hamilton and 13th Duke of Brandon.
He is the Hereditary Keeper of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The seat of the Dukes of Hamilton is Lennoxlove House, replacing the now-demolished Hamilton Palace.