The most anticipated high society wedding of the year begins today, with the man known as ‘Britain’s most eligible bachelor’, Hugh Grosvenor, 33, marrying Olivia Henson.
And everything from the bride-to-be’s elegant chestnut tresses to her educational background is reminiscent of The Princess of Wales.
The couple shares striking similarities. On the one hand, they are both students of the elite Marlborough College and have attended prestigious universities.
Kate Middleton, 42, met Prince William, 41, at St Andrews, while Olivia, 31, completed a degree in Hispanic and Italian Studies at Trinity College Dublin.
When she was younger, the future Duchess of Westminster was also at the equally revered Dragon School in Oxford, with her classmate Emma Watson.
The most anticipated high society wedding of the year begins today, with the man known as ‘Britain’s most eligible bachelor’, Hugh Grosvenor (left), 33, marrying Olivia Henson (right).
He now works at sustainable food company Belazu, but according to internal sources who spoke to tatlerHe is said to have left the position to focus on his new ‘era’.
Kate also had her own professional career and worked at Jigsaw and her parents’ business before becoming the Duchess of Cambridge.
And like the Princess of Wales, who has aristocratic ties, Olivia comes from a wealthy family.
Olivia descends from the Hoare banking family, as well as the Marquesses of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland, according to the Telegraph.
The outlet also says that his uncle is the Grand Master of the Scottish Freemasons and that his father is stockbroker Rupert Henson.
Olivia also reportedly has a 29-year-old brother who works in asset management and a 26-year-old sister who works in a brand relations role.
She worked at Daily Dose LDN and No1 Rosemary Water before landing a role at Belazu, a B Corp ingredients brand, in 2019.
Olivia also seems to channel Kate’s easy charisma when it comes to public appearances.
The couple shares striking similarities. On the one hand, they are both students of the elite Marlborough College and have attended prestigious universities.
Kate also had her own professional career and worked at Jigsaw and her parents’ business before becoming the Duchess of Cambridge.
Olivia also shares a striking resemblance to Kate, not only due to her sleek brunette tresses and facial features, but also her elevated yet High Street-savvy picks.
And like Kate, the future Duchess of Westminster comes from a wealthy background. Olivia descends from the Hoare banking family, as well as the Marquises of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland, according to the Telegraph. Hugh and Olivia during their charity visit
The couple remember Wililam and Kate (pictured during a visit to ‘Jimmy’s’ housing charity in Cambridge in 2022)
The images showed the couple (left) mirroring William and Kate (pictured right in 2022), who are public favorites when it comes to public engagements.
Last month, the Duke of Westminster and his fiancee They carried out a series of very majestic engagements in Chester, where today they are to exchange vows.
And while visiting three charities, the couple were very reminiscent of another couple famous for their skill and charisma during public engagements: the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Hugh and Olivia They were a reflection of William and Kate, smiling easily and enjoying conversations with attendees, as they visited Cheshire Dance, Storyhouse and Cathedral Music Trust.
Prince George’s godfather and Olivia, who works at sustainable food company Belazu, spoke to participants at a Young Leaders workshop.
They later sat side by side on the pews at Chester Cathedral, where their wedding will take place.
She worked at Daily Dose LDN and No1 Rosemary Water before landing a role at Belazu, a B Corp ingredients brand.
They joined the family music show where Hugh joked: “Next time we’re here it’ll be a bit more stressful.”
He added: “But I’m incredibly excited.”
The images showed the couple mirroring William and Kate, who are the public’s favorites when it comes to public engagements.
Like the Welsh, Hugh and Olivia seemed talkative, attractive and positive.
Olivia also shares a striking resemblance to Kate, not only due to her sleek brunette tresses and facial features, but also her elevated yet High Street-savvy picks.
For the outing, she opted for £249 floral-print Sandro trousers and a sleek white cropped jacket, channeling understated elegance.
The pledges were a show of support for three charities backed by the Duke’s Westminster Foundation.
Hugh, a godson of King Charles who inherited a fortune estimated at almost £10bn, proposed to Olivia at his family seat, Eaton Hall, in Cheshire.
High-ranking members of the Royal Family are expected to attend the wedding.
Although Hugh is said to be godfather to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie, he is said to have excluded the California-based couple from invitations to avoid “royal tensions.”
Olivia and Hugh announced their engagement on April 23, 2023, after two years of dating. Pictured during his visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales pictured during a visit to the Open Door Charity in Birkenhead last year.
However, sources close to Prince Harry later insisted that he had been sent a “save the date” notice but decided it would be “too awkward” to attend.
Olivia and Hugh announced their engagement on April 23, 2023, after two years of dating.
A statement from the couple said: “The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson are delighted to announce that they are engaged to be married.
‘The couple, who have been together for two years, recently got engaged at the Duke’s family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
A fleet of vans delivered dozens of boxes with impressive flowers to the cathedral on Thursday.
A worker carried a pile of chairs through the garden of Chester Cathedral on Thursday, the day before the wedding.
Temporary scaffolding has also been erected near the cathedral while workers trimmed plants in preparation.
Preparations were underway at Chester Cathedral on Thursday, ahead of the wedding scheduled for today.
“Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news.”
The Duke’s father, Gerald Grosvenor, suffered a sudden heart attack while walking in the countryside and died aged 64 in 2016.
Hugh succeeded his father and became an instant multimillionaire. As the 7th Duke of Westminster, he inherited a fortune of £9.3 billion.
He also inherited 300 acres in London’s Mayfair and Belgravia, two of the most expensive areas in the world, as well as properties in Oxford, Scotland and properties around the world, including the family’s 10,872-acre Eaton Hall estate in Cheshire.
A close friend of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke is the youngest of Prince George’s godparents.
He previously represented the country in Olympic clay pigeon shooting competitions both internationally and in the United Kingdom.
Hugh previously dated property and recruitment consultant Harriet Tomlinson, but the couple, who met on £6,000 per term Ellesmere College day school in Shropshire, split in 2020.
The Duke also supports the rehabilitation of wounded or injured members of the Armed Forces and donated £2.5 million to the Health Service when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, but said he was very “humbled” by the work of doctors and nurses that I wanted. to donate another £10 million.