The newlyweds, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, are here to introduce themselves…
Hugh Grosvenor, who is 33 years old, tied the knot with Olivia Henson, who is 31 years old, on June 7 at the majestic Chester Cathedral in northern England. Despite the fact that the weather was windy, the bride and groom were both smiling during their wedding ceremony, which has been widely discussed as the most high-society wedding of the year in the United Kingdom.
Outside of the church, the pair had a passionate kiss as they left the building together.
On the day of her wedding, the bride capped off her ensemble with a tiara that was designed just for Grosvenor brides. This was a beautiful gesture that demonstrated her connection to her husband and his family. In addition to being the headpiece that Hugh’s sister Lady Tamara wore during her wedding in 2004, the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara has been in the Grosvenor family ever since it was first created in 1906.
Both the bride’s wedding dress and veil were designed by Emma Victoria Payne, a British bridal designer. The veil had hand-drawn embroidery that was reminiscent of the veil that her great-great-grandmother wore sometime around the year 1880. In addition, the veil had an additional personal touch, which consisted of Olivia’s initials and the date of the wedding.
At Eaton Hall, the estate that belonged to the Grosvenor family, Olivia brought flowers that she had chosen from the grounds. Meadow grass, ox-eye daisies, iris, rose, clematis, fake orange, scabious, sweet pea, astrantia, martagon lily, and love in a mist were some of the several flowers that were incorporated in the bouquet.
Formerly referred to as one of the most eligible bachelors in the United Kingdom, the Duke of Westminster is now the wealthiest individual in the United Kingdom who is under the age of forty. He is also connected to the British royal family in a number of ways, including the fact that he is the godfather of Prince George, who is ten years old. A total of four hundred people attended the wedding, and Prince William was one of the ushers who assisted guests in finding their seats. Princess Eugenie was also present at the event.
The Prince of Wales, who is 41 years old, has not yet decided whether or not he would accompany his oldest son to the wedding before the big day arrives. One possible explanation for Prince George’s absence is that it occurred on a school day, which is a practical cause.
As she continues to remain out of the public spotlight while undergoing treatment for cancer, Kate Middleton, who is married to Prince William, abstained from attending the event as well. Even though King Charles is also having treatment for cancer, it was not anticipated that he would be present for the wedding. Hugh’s godfather also happens to be the king, who is 75 years old and was there at his baptism in 1991.
As is the case with his brother, Prince Harry, who is also acquainted with Hugh, he did not accept an invitation to attend the wedding. PEOPLE has been informed by a source that the situation was a “understanding between the two friends.” The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Westminster have reportedly come to an arrangement with one another, according to a source close to the bride and groom who spoke to People.
When Lady Tamara Grosvenor, the sister of the Duke of Westminster, married Edward van Cutsem, a godson of King Charles, in 2004, Prince William and Prince Harry had previously acted as ushers at another wedding that took place in Chester Cathedral.
There is a long line of familial connections between Hugh and the royal family. His mother is Prince William’s godmother, and he is a godson of the King. He is also a godson of the King. Additionally, he is one of Prince Archie’s godparents, which means that he is connected to Harry and Meghan Markle’s kid, who is five years old.
Following a relationship that lasted for two years, the Duke of Westminster and the newly crowned Duchess of Westminster made the announcement of their engagement in April of 2023. In a manner similar to that of many contemporary couples, they commemorated the event by publishing a photograph that depicted them together at Eaton Hall, the estate that belonged to his family and was located in Cheshire County.
“Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news,” said a press statement after the announcement of the engagement.
When Hugh Grosvenor’s father, Gerald Grosvenor, passed away in 2016, Hugh was given the title of Duke of Westminster as well as a significant portion of the family’s fortune. According to the Rich List 2016 published by The Sunday Times, the late Duke was the third wealthiest British person at the time of his loss, with an estimated net worth of $12.15 billion. He was also the owner of numerous acres of land in some of London’s most expensive areas, which were located close to Buckingham Palace. At the present time, it is believed that the Grosvenor family has a net worth of $12.8 billion.
Hugh is now serving as the chairperson of the Grosvenor Trustees, which is the leadership team responsible for the long-term management of the Grosvenor organization. Grosvenor is an investment and real estate business that has been managing rural properties and providing assistance to philanthropic activities. Furthermore, he is the chairman of the Westminster Foundation, which collaborates closely with organizations that give assistance to families and schools within their respective areas and offers financial assistance to youth outreach programs that are designed to help children who are in danger.
Hugh and Olivia paid a visit to the Chester Cathedral, where they were planning their wedding, one month before to the event, in order to bring attention to the charitable organizations that the Westminster Foundation supports in the city.
In a humorous remark about nervousness, the Duke of Westminster made the following joke: “The next time we’ll be here will be slightly more nerve-wracking.” Everyone can relate to this.
It is said that the wedded pair first got acquainted via mutual acquaintances, and after the wedding, the bride was elevated to the position of Duchess of Westminster. Olivia received her education at Marlborough College, which is also the alma mater of Princess Kate, as well as Trinity College Dublin. It was at Belazu, a gourmet food firm that is well-known for its olive oils and artisan items, that she most recently found employment.
