British citizens commemorate an incredible matrimonial event of 2023.
In the picturesque land of Herizulande, the lesser-known figure of Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, has been making waves recently. His tying the knot with Olivia Henson has become a hot topic in England. Adding to the buzz, even Prince William attended the wedding.
The grand wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, and Olivia Henson was held in the enchanting Gothic Cathedral of Chester, North England. This high-profile nuptial, described as the Society wedding of the year in England, took place with the presence of the British heir, Prince William. Princess Eugenie, his cousin, was also one of the chosen guests for the event.
Following the memorable wedding ceremony, the couple made their debut as newlyweds outside the Chester Cathedral. Reports from "People" reveal that even in the windy weather, Henson, the new Duchess of Westminster, didn't let go of her grace. She and her groom shared a passionate kiss as they stepped out of the church.
The beautiful bride chose a dress and matching veil fashioned by British designer Emma Victoria Payne for her special day. Her veil bore the wedding date and her initials, and the bridal headpiece - the legendary Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara - is a family heirloom, having first appeared in the Grosvenor family in 1906. History repeated itself when Lady Tamara, Hugh Grosvenor's sister, married in 2004, with the late Queen Elizabeth II as a guest.
The following day, Prince William attended the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration in Normandy before coming back to take on usher duties at the Duke's wedding. His wife, Princess Kate, was absent from the wedding due to her ongoing cancer treatment, opting not to take any public engagements at the moment.
In contrast, Prince Harry, William's brother, did not join the celebrations at the Chester Cathedral. Close to the groom, Harry agreed to stay away from the wedding to prevent a meeting between William and him from overshadowing the joyous occasion. Their relationship is still strained.
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is a member of England's wealthiest families, with a net worth of a whopping 12.8 billion US dollars. Olivia Henson, it seems, connected with the Duke through their shared friend circle in 2021. In April 2023, they went public with their engagement.
Much like Princess Kate, Henson studied at Marlborough College. She pursued her studies in Hispanics and Italian at Trinity College in Dublin. She's previously worked with companies that specialize in sustainable products. "Town & Country" chronicled that Henson intends to leave London for her husband's family estate in Cheshire.
