And the Royal wedding of the year in Europe, or rather the closest thing to a royal wedding since the groom – Hugh Grosvenor7th Duke of Westminster – is godson of King Charles III and childhood friend of William and Harry. And to the yes of the sister of the very rich duke, Lady Tamara, the guests of honor were Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip.
Not only that, the Duke of Westminster has been the most powerful landowner for centuries of the whole Kingdom: the family empire, the Grosvenor Group, controls the best properties in London from Mayfair in Belgravia in addition to properties outside the capital: 1,500 in total in 60 countries for a fortune of 10 billion pounds.
Thus thirty-three-year-old Hugh Grosvenor’s promise of love for Olivia Henson who will then take the title of new duchess, it’s already a state affair in London with speculation about who will and who will be missing from the royal family. Especially who, between William and Harry, will be among the benches of the Chester Cathedral, the heart of the Duke’s land empire who seems intent on dedicating himself to cultivation in a sustainable way. And thanks in any case to the treasure of lands inherited as the seventh duke.
Because if it is true that both are very close to Hugh, the tensions between the Sussexes and the royal house would have advised him cadet prince of the house of Windsor to step aside so as not to shine the spotlight on his personal dispute with the heir to the throne rather than letting Hugh and Olivia’s romance shine in the spotlight.
Among other things Hugh the new Duke of Westminster is godfather to little Archie, Harry and Meghan’s firstborn. Although some in London also think that William’s prominent role at the wedding annoyed Harry. In any case, William will represent the Windsors at the aristocratic wedding of the year in a few days, on June 7th. William without Princess Catherine, Kate, who will not even be there at the traditional troop review scheduled for the next day, June 8th. But if the Princess of Wales is missing, William could be there with her the eldest son George who among other things is the godson of the Duke of Westminster.
Even if they imagined it old rusts: Camilla had only taken well – many years ago – the ceremony at the duke’s sister’s wedding, Lady Tamara, had thought for her a place in the second row compared to that of the future king. It was 2004, when her wedding to Charles, then Prince of Wales, was still to come, and perhaps also for this reason Charles and Camilla politely declined the wedding invitation.
One thing is certain, the presence of William, most likely with little George, in short, two generations of Windsors ready for the throne, will make the Duke’s marriage to Olivia, whom he met in 2021 (the engagement was announced exactly one year ago), rightfully the Royal wedding of the year in London. Without gifts (the spouses specifically asked no gift), sustainable flowers which will then be donated to charity or replanted (as happened with William and Kate’s yes). And, you can bet, “gift” security measures.
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