Who is James Rothschild? Nicky Hilton’s husband Bio: Net Worth, Wife, Children, Age, Height, Parents, Family, Religion

Biography

James Amschel Victor Rothschild, born on May 14, 1985, in London, England, is a renowned British financier and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family.

The son of Amschel Mayor James Rothschild and Anita Patience Guinness, he is the grandson of Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild.

James has carved his own path in finance, founding Tru Arrow Partners, a global growth technology firm, and co-founding West Arrow, an investment and advisory firm.

He began his career with Rothschild & Co. and later worked in real estate and technology investments. In 2015, he married Nicky Hilton, an American socialite, and they have three children: Lily-Grace, Theodora, and Chasen.

James is also a trustee of Yad Hanadiv, the Rothschild family’s philanthropic foundation in Israel.

British financier
James Rothschild
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	James Amschel Victor Rothschild
Stage Name:	James Rothschild
Born:	19 August 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Education:	N/A
Height:	178 cm
Parents:	Amschel Rothschild, Anita Patience Guinness
Siblings:	Kate Emma Rothschild, Alice Miranda Rothschild Goldsmith
Spouse:	Nicky Hilton Rothschild (m. 2015)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Lily-Grace Victoria Rothschild, Theodora “Teddy” Marilyn Rothschild, Chasen Rothschild
Occupation:	Financier • Businessman
Net Worth:	$1.3 billion-$1.5 billion (USD)

Early Life & Education

James Amschel Victor Rothschild was born on May 14, 1985, in Westminster, London, England.

He is the youngest child and only son of Amschel Mayor James Rothschild, a British businessman and financier from the prominent Rothschild banking dynasty, and Anita Patience Guinness, a British socialite from the influential Guinness family.

The Rothschild family has Ashkenazi Jewish origins, tracing back to Mayer Amschel Rothschild in 18th-century Frankfurt. James’ ethnicity is British, with a Jewish heritage. The family is historically Jewish, and sources suggest James was raised within this tradition.

James’ paternal grandparents were Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild (1910–1990), a distinguished British banker, scientist, and intelligence officer, and Teresa Georgina Rothschild (1915–1996), a socialite and patron of the arts.

His maternal grandparents were James Edward Alexander Guinness (1920–1971), a member of the Guinness brewing family, and Pauline Guinness (1925–2003), known for her involvement in social circles.

His great-grandparents further illustrate the family’s deep roots in finance, philanthropy, and society: on the Rothschild side, Charles Rothschild (1877–1923), a banker and entomologist, and Rózsika Rothschild (1870–1940), a Hungarian-born tennis player and philanthropist; on the Guinness side, Sir Arthur Guinness (1895–1961), a brewing heir, and Frances Patience Wright (1897–1983); and through other lines, Katherine Beatrice Meinertzhagen (1878–1949), Monica Christian Hardy (1895–1973), Robert John Grote Mayor (1869–1947), and Howard Vivien Mander (1888–1952), all connected to prominent British and European families.

James grew up in a privileged environment in London, shaped by the legacy of one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential banking families. His early life was marked by tragedy when, at age 11, his father died by suicide in 1996 at the Hôtel Le Bristol in Paris.

Six years later, in 2002, when James was 17, his mother remarried James Adair Wigan, a British bloodstock agent involved in horse racing, who became his stepfather. James has two older sisters: Kate Emma Rothschild (born July 29, 1982), a music promoter, and Alice Miranda Rothschild Goldsmith (born November 29, 1983), a company director.

Details about James’ formal education, including specific schools or universities attended, are not widely reported in reliable sources and remain largely private. He later pursued a career in finance, beginning with roles at his family’s firm, Rothschild & Co., before founding his own ventures, Tru Arrow Partners and West Arrow, in investment and advisory services.

Career

James Amschel Victor Rothschild has built a distinguished career in finance, blending his family’s storied banking legacy with his own entrepreneurial ventures.

Born into the renowned Rothschild dynasty, he began his professional career at Rothschild & Co., the family’s global financial advisory and wealth management firm, where he gained valuable experience in banking and investment.

His early years in the firm exposed him to the complexities of high finance while allowing him to draw on the networks and expertise associated with the Rothschild name.

Determined to establish his own path, James later moved into entrepreneurship and private investment. He founded Tru Arrow Partners, a global growth technology firm, where he serves as a partner, focusing on investments in innovative, high-potential technology companies.

Additionally, he co-founded West Arrow, an investment and advisory firm where he serves as managing partner. West Arrow specializes in strategic guidance and capital support for businesses across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on real estate and technology.

His work at the firm includes significant involvement in real estate private equity, reflecting his interest in diverse asset classes and long-term growth strategies.

Beyond his business ventures, James actively participates in philanthropy. He serves as a trustee of Yad Hanadiv, the Rothschild family’s philanthropic foundation in Israel, which supports educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives.

Personal Life

James Amschel Victor Rothschild, born on May 14, 1985, in London, England, is currently 40 years old.

He is married to Nicky Hilton Rothschild, an American socialite, fashion designer, and hotel heiress, whom he wed on July 10, 2015, in a lavish ceremony at Kensington Palace in London.

This is his only known marriage, and the couple has been together for over a decade, celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2025.

James and Nicky have three children together. Their first child, daughter Lily-Grace Victoria Rothschild, was born on July 8, 2016, in New York City. Their second daughter, Theodora “Teddy” Marilyn Rothschild, arrived on December 20, 2017. The couple’s third child and only son, Chasen Rothschild, was born in July 2022, completing their family of five.

James stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.

Regarding his dating history, public records indicate that before his relationship with Nicky Hilton, which began in 2011 after they met at a mutual friend’s wedding in Rome, James had no other widely reported romantic involvements.

Net Worth

James Amschel Victor Rothschild, a British financier and member of the Rothschild banking dynasty, has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion.

His wealth primarily stems from his career in finance, including roles at Rothschild & Co., as well as his founding of Tru Arrow Partners and West Arrow, which focus on technology and real estate investments.

Additionally, his involvement with the Rothschild family’s extensive portfolio, spanning banking, real estate, and philanthropy, contributes to his fortune.

Estimates of the broader Rothschild family wealth vary widely, ranging from $400 billion to $1 trillion collectively, though individual net worths like James’ are often speculative due to the family’s private financial dealings.