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Duke of West Minster: Duke of West Minster’s wedding: Guests, ceremonies, Prince William acts as usher, more

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Hugh Grosvenor who is aged 33 was considered to be one of the most eligible bachelors in town. Now, this title has slipped away from him. He has married Olivia Henson. He is ranked 14th on the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List. He has an estimated fortune of GBP 10.1 billion. It was only last month that the couple made their first public appearance together and this wedding now has been one of the most prestigious events in recent times which saw the attendance of guests including Prince William making an appearance.

Prince William acts as an usher

Hugh Grosvenor who is the Duke of West Minister arrived in a green Land Rover waved to the crowd that had gathered outside the marriage venue. Miss Henson traveled with her father in a vintage Bentley. Thousands of people lined up the streets of Chester to catch a glimpse of the couple. Prince William arrived and acted as an usher at the wedding. In total, there were 400 guests who attended the wedding.

Guests who didn’t attend

King Charles who had just returned from France after attending a ceremony to mark the D-Day commemorations could not attend the wedding.

Princess of Wales did not attend as she is undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.

Prince Harry had declined the invitation citing his inability to attend the wedding.

Protesters target venue

A fire extinguisher went off near the venue as protesters belonging to the environmental group ‘Just Stop Oil’ claimed responsibility for the incident even as the police worked overtime to control the situation.

Ceremonies

The ceremony began at the Chester Cathedral at mid day with the Dean of Chester, the Very Reverand Dr Tim Stratford leading the services. The choir was conducted by Philip Rushforth. After the ceremony, the couple went back to Easton Estate, where they hosted a private event for certain guests.

Who is Olivia Henson?

The Duchess of West Minister had been in a relationship with her husband for two years, before they got engaged in 2023. She is a senior accounts manager at the Belazu which is an ethical food company based out of London.

FAQs:

1. What is the net worth of Hugh Grosvenor?
His net worth is estimated to be 10.1 billion British pounds. This includes properties including 300 acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia in central London.

2. Did Prince Harry attend the wedding?
None of the other members of the Royal Family attended the wedding except Prince William. Prince Harry had declined the wedding invite. Whereas Kate Middleton and King Charles who were facing some health issues too skipped the wedding.

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