Who is Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster and how long has he been with wife Olivia Henson?
THE Royal Family has an abundance of successful friends and connections, and close pal Hugh Grosvenor is no exception.
Once described as the UK's "most eligible bachelor" , the 7th Duke of Westminster is now a married man after he wed Olivia Henson.
Who is Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster?
Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster, is a British aristocrat and businessman.
He was born Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor on January 29, 1991, to Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, and his wife Natalia Phillips.
He is close friends with royals, including Prince William, Prince Harry and Kate Middleton.
He studied at Newcastle University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Countryside Management.
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Why is Hugh Grosvenor so rich?
Hugh has an estimated net worth of around £10billion.
He has amassed this fortune through becoming the head of a property empire that boasts more than 1,500 buildings around the world.
He inherited control of the Grosvenor Estate when his father, Gerald, passed away in 2016.
The Duke, who owns much of Belgravia and Mayfair, is often described as owning "half of London".
Who are Hugh Grosvenor's siblings?
The Duke has three sisters; Lady Tamara van Cutsem, Lady Edwina Snow and Lady Viola Roberts.
Hugh's older sister Lady Tamara is married to Edward van Cutsem, a friend of Prince William and godson of King Charles.
His other older sister, Lady Edwina, is wed to TV presenter Dan Snow, while the youngest in the family, Lady Viola, is married to Dragoons Guard officer Angus Roberts.
Ancient laws meant that, although Hugh is the third child of his parents Gerald and Natalia Grosvenor, he inherited most of his family's fortune over his older sisters as he is the only son.
Where does Hugh Grosvenor live?
It is not known which of his many properties the Duke counts as his main residence.
However, it is thought to spend a lot of time at his family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
The family also owns a town house on Park Lane in London, as well an extensive property portfolio.
Is Hugh Grosvenor related to the British royal family?
Hugh's father was the late Queen Elizabeth's 14th cousin once removed.
According to reports, Her Majesty once asked Gerald Grosvenor, Hugh's dad, to be a mentor to Prince William.
Hugh has his own relation to the Royal Family as, in 2013, he became the godfather to Prince George, William and Kate's eldest son.
Is Hugh Grosvenor married?
The Duke became engaged to Olivia Henson in April 2023.
He proposed at his family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
Hugh and Olivia, an account manager for an ethical food firm, dated for two years before becoming engaged.
Olivia, who attended Marlborough College - the same school as the Princess of Wales - became the Duchess of Westminster when they married.
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The pair's wedding took place on June 7, 2024 and was held at Chester Cathedral.
There were 400 guests in attendance which also saw see his good pal Prince William act as usher.
The extensive properties of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster
THE Grosvenor family originally made their fortune from mining before turning their eye to the property world.
Hugh inherited an impressive property portfolio when his father passed away in 2016.
The Duke owns the entirety of London's Park Lane and half of Mayfair.
As well as this, the properties Hugh owns include:
- Eaton Estate - the 11,500-acre Grosvenor family home in Cheshire.
- Abbeystead - the 23,500-acre shooting estate in Lancashire.
- Finca La Garganta estate - the 37,000-acre plot in rural Cordoba near Seville, Spain.
- Reay Forest in Sutherland, Scotland.