House of Guinness introduces Arthur Guinness as a gay man, raising questions about whether this was actually the case. The Guinness family is one of the most storied wealthy families in the world, with their rise to prominence and international success with the Guinness beer brand closely tied to the history of Ireland since its inception.

Actor Anthony Boyle plays Arthur Guinness in House of Guinness's cast , the eldest of the four siblings who co-inherits the family business after the death of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness. The series depicts him as having numerous romantic flings with other men, even after his marriage to Lady Olivia Hedges.

Some Historians Have Suggested That The Real Arthur Guinness Was Gay

Anthony Boyle and James Norton walking down the stairs in House of Gui

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