There is a lookalike of Kate Middleton who could easily take her place, because in a month she will marry the Duke of Westminster, the 11th richest man in Britain. Her name is Olivia Hensonis identical to the Princess of Wales and her sumptuous wedding will cause much discussion.
Kate Middleton, the Palace is looking for a replacement
It is now clear to everyone that Kate Middleton, suffering from cancer, will not return to royal duties in the summer. And that she is unlikely to show up, even on her own initiative, at upcoming important events such as Trooping the Color or Wimbledon.
Rumors claim that the Princess of Wales is more serious of what they say and it is also probable that the cancer treatments have weakened her and somehow changed her appearance. It is said that she has lost her hair, but these rumors are absolutely not confirmed. As well as the rumors that Kate indulges in some fun in London, walking around the streets disguised as Diana did so as not to be recognised.
While William reassures that his wife “is better” and that things in the family “are improving”, the Palace is looking for a figure who can replace Kate in this period at the most important events in which the Royal Family is called to participate. This is because Charles wants to strengthen the Monarchy and make his reign as stable as possible, also to facilitate William’s succession in the future.
Therefore, it is necessary for the Court to appear calm and as active as possible. Naturally, the Palace is considering Kate’s replacement, only women belonging to the Royal Family. Excluding senior members, such as Sophie of Edinburgh or Princess Anne, we look to young ladies who have a secondary role. A viable candidate in this sense is Beatrice of York who has greater visibility than her sister Eugenia and is seen positively by her subjects.
Olivia Henson, Kate Middleton’s lookalike
Although the easiest solution, but less institutional Her name is Olivia Henson. If these first months of the year had not been marred by Kate’s and Charles’ illnesses, the British media would probably have only talked about the her marriage to Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster and a very rich man.
Hugh Grosvenor has long been considered Britain’s most eligible bachelor. He inherited his title and the Grosvenor Estate in 2016 following his father’s death. His real estate holdings are located in the London neighborhoods of Belgravia and Mayfair and in the family home in Cheshire, Eaton Hall where he and Olivia will move after their wedding on June 7.
Hugh Grosvenor is Charles’ godson and George’s godfather. So, there is a double bind between him and William. Indeed we could say triple if we consider the fact that Olivia Henson, his girlfriend, is considered Kate’s lookalike. In fact, she is identical to Lady Middleton when she was her age.
For this reason she would be the ideal replacement for the Princess of Wales, at least until cancer allows her to return to her duties at Court. Not only that, Olivia Henson studied at Marlborough College just like the Princess of Wales, but she is aristocratic as she is descended from the Hoare banking family, the Marquesses of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland.
Olivia clearly has no qualification to do so, not even becoming Duchess of Westminster he would help her in this sense, but certainly his presence at the Palace could distract attention from Kate’s illness.
Given Hugh’s relationship with Charles and William, someone from the Royal Family could attend the wedding. The Princes of Wales were invited, while the notables excluded were Harry and Meghan Markle. In short, the Duke of Westminster has made it clear which side he is on.
