Olivia Henson and Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster married at Chester Cathedral on Friday 7 June. The Marlborough alumna has snapped up one of the most eligible bachelors in the land, so who is the bride? With beaming smiles, the Duke and new Duchess of walked hand-in-hand out of Chester Cathedral as man and wife shortly after one o’clock yesterday. Four hundred guests, including and , were in the congregation as Hugh Grosvenor, once known as one of the country’s most eligible bachelors with a calculated wealth of just over £9.
7 billion, tied the knot to Olivia Henson, whom he met two years ago. The bride was stunning in a custom , her bespoke embroidered veil catching in the wind as she walked into the ceremony alongside her father, Rupert. It’s the wedding of the season and the best place in town to raise a glass to the happy couple? The Grosvenor hotel bar, of course.
reports from the frontline The newlyweds could barely contain their excitement as they waved to locals who had gathered to catch sight of the wedding of the year. As the couple exchanged a kiss, the crowd erupted into applause. Waving goodbye, the bride and groom were swept away in a car to Eaton Estate, where they hosted a private reception.
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Prince William Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson departing A wave to the crowds A wedding wave Princess Eugenie The Duke of York's daughter waving to fan.