The biggest British royal wedding of the year is on the horizon, with Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, set to marry Olivia Henson on June 7. Their lavish nuptials are just a few weeks away, so what do we know about the duke, his bride-to-be, and their upcoming wedding day? Keep reading for all the details about their love story, venue, guest list, and more. READ MORE: William to be an usher at Hugh Grosvenor's wedding - without Harry Born in 1991 and raised at Eaton Hall in Cheshire alongside his three sisters, Hugh was born into incredible wealth and grew up in the lap of luxury.
Distantly related to the royal family, his connection to the monarchy was cemented when he was a baby and King Charles III was named as his godfather. Hugh studied countryside management at Newcastle University and didn't inherit his title until 2016, when his father Gerald Grosvenor sadly passed away. Hugh was just 25.
It wasn't until a few years later that he met Olivia, who had also had an affluent upbringing. She was first educated at Marlborough College, the same school as Catherine, the Princess of Wales, then attended Trinity College. Now an account manager for Belazu, a B-Corp luxury and sustainable food company, Olivia was working full-time when she was reportedly introduced to Hugh in 2021 by mutual friends.
The couple hit it off and dated for two years before announcing their engagement in April 2023. "The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson are deligh.