The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson.Photo: Grosvenor2023.
There’s another wedding in the works for the royals!
The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, recently proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Olivia Henson, 30, at his family’s estate at Eaton Hall in northern England’s Cheshire County.
“Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news,” according to a press release announcing the engagement.
In a photo released of the couple to celebrate the occasion, the pair smile at the Eaton Estate.
Grosvenor, 32, is closely connected to the British royal family: as one ofPrince George’sseven godparents, he joined Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and other family friends — like college pal Oliver Baker, family friend William van Cutsem, Prince William and Prince Harry’s former private secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton and Princess Diana’s friend Julia Samuel — at the young prince’schristeningat St. James’s Palace in 2013.
The godparents were picked becausePrince WilliamandKate Middleton"wanted to include family and friends and reflect their life on both sides." Stepping into the role of godfather, Grosvenor followed a family tradition — his mother Natalia, the Duchess of Westminster, is one of Prince William’s six godparents.
Hugh Grosvenor (right) at the 2013 christening of Prince George.JOHN STILLWELL/AFP via Getty
Prince William andPrince Harrywere also ushers atthe 2004 weddingof Grosvenor’s sister, Lady Tamara Grosvenor, to Edward van Cutsem, a banker — who is alsoKing Charles’s godson and the brother of one of Prince George’s other godparents! At the ceremony, the two princes helped 650 guests to their seats at Chester Cathedral in northwest England.
Also in attendance at that wedding nearly 20 years ago?Prince William’sthen-rumored new girlfriend— and now wife! — the Princess of Wales.
There’s a chance Prince George could play a role in his godfather’s wedding — after all, he’s an experiencedpage boyfrom the weddings ofaunt Pippa Middletonanduncle Prince Harry, among others.
Prince George.Chris Jackson/Getty
After his father Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor’s death in 2016, Grosvenor was just 24 when hesucceeded himto become the seventh Duke of Westminster. At the time of his death, the late Duke was the third richest British citizen, with a net worth estimated at $12.15 billion, according to theSunday TimesRich List 2016. He also owned several acres of property near Buckingham Palace, in some of London’s priciest neighborhoods.
Inheriting his father’s title and wealth landed young Grosvenor the distinction of being the youngest billionaire in the U.K. — and earned him the title of “England’s most eligible bachelor” in the British tabloids.
Grosvenor is chair of theGrosvenor Group, an investment and real estate group that manages rural estates and supports charitable initiatives, such as investing in food and agricultural technology that is environmentally responsible and works towards a more sustainable food system.
He’s also Chair of theWestminster Group, which provides grants for youth outreach programs for at-risk children and works closely with groups that support families and schools within their local communities.
The Duke’s philanthropic efforts during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic made headlines when he made $15 million available through his foundation to NHS Charities Together.
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Outside work, the Duke of Westminster is an avid skeet shooter, representing the national Great Britain team at Olympic Skeet Shooting competitions overseas and around the U.K.
As for the future Duchess of Westminster, Henson is a former Trinity College student who works forBelazu, a gourmet food company known for its olive oils and other artisanal offerings.
source: people.com
