The most anticipated society wedding of the year gets underway 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 sleek auburn locks to her academic background is reminiscent of The Princess of Wales.
The pair share striking similarities. Firstly, they are both alumni of the elite Marlborough College and have attended prestigious universities.
Kate Middleton, 42, famously met Prince William, 41, in St. Andrews, while Olivia, 31, earned a degree in Spanish-language studies and Italian from Trinity College, Dublin.
When she was younger, the future Duchess of Westminster also attended the equally revered Dragon School in Oxford, along with classmate Emma Watson.
Today marks the start of the most anticipated society wedding of the year, with the man known as ‘Britain’s most eligible bachelor’, Hugh Grosvenor (left), 33, marrying Olivia Henson (right)
She now works at sustainable food company Belazu, but according to insiders she speaks with it Tatleris said to have left the role to focus on her new ‘era’.
Kate also had her own career path, working at Jigsaw and her parents’ company before becoming Duchess of Cambridge.
And like the Princess of Wales, who has aristocratic ties, Olivia comes from a wealthy family.
Olivia is descended 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 her uncle is the Grand Master of the Scottish Freemasons and that her 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 plays a role in brand relations.
She worked at Daily Dose LDN and No1 Rosemary Water before taking a position at Belazu, a B Corp ingredient brand, in 2019.
Olivia also seems to channel Kate’s easygoing charisma when it comes to public appearances.
The pair share striking similarities. Firstly, they are both alumni of the elite Marlborough College and have attended prestigious universities
Kate also had her own career path, working at Jigsaw and her parents’ company before becoming Duchess of Cambridge
Olivia also shares a striking resemblance to Kate, not only with their sleek auburn locks and facial features, but also with her elevated yet high street-smart selections.
And like Kate, the future Duchess of Westminster comes from a wealthy background. According to the Telegraph, Olivia is descended from the Hoare banking family, the Marquesses of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland. Hugh and Olivia during their charity visit
The couple is reminiscent of Wililam and Kate (pictured during a visit to housing association ‘Jimmy’s’ in Cambridge in 2022)
Images showed the couple (left) were mirror images of William and Kate (pictured right in 2022), who are crowd favorites when it comes to public engagements
Last month, the Duke of Westminster and his fiancée have carried out a very royal series of engagements in Chester, where they will take their vows today.
And as they visited three charities, the pair were strongly reminiscent of yet another couple known for their prowess and easy charisma during public engagements: the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Hugo and Olivia were mirror images of William and Kate, smiling easily and enjoying conversations with attendees during their visits to Cheshire Dance, Storyhouse and the Cathedral Music Trust.
Prince George’s godfather and Olivia, who works at sustainable food company Belazu, chatted with participants at a Young Leaders workshop.
They later sat next to each other in the pews of Chester Cathedral, where their wedding will take place.
She worked at Daily Dose LDN and No1 Rosemary Water before taking a position at Belazu, a B Corp ingredient brand
They took part in a family music program during which Hugh joked: ‘Next time we’re here it’ll be a little more nerve-wracking.’
He added: “But I’m incredibly excited.”
Images showed the pair were mirror images of William and Kate, who are crowd favorites when it comes to public engagements.
Like the Waleses, Hugh and Olivia seemed chatty, engaging and positive.
Olivia also shares a striking resemblance to Kate, not only with their sleek auburn locks and facial features, but also with her elevated yet smart selections on the High Street.
For the outing, she opted for £249 floral Sandro trousers and a chic white cropped jacket, which exudes easy elegance.
The engagements were a show of support for three charities, supported by the Duke’s Westminster Foundation.
Hugh, a godson of King Charles who inherited an estimated fortune of almost £10 billion, proposed to Olivia at his family seat, Eaton Hall, in Cheshire.
Senior members of the royal family are expected to attend the wedding.
Although Hugh is reportedly the godfather of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie, he is said to have excluded the California-based couple from the invitations to avoid ‘royal tensions’.
Olivia and Hugh announced their engagement on April 23, 2023, after two years of dating. Pictured during their 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 subsequently insisted that he had been given 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.
‘The couple, who have been together for two years, recently got engaged at the Duke family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
Dozens of boxes of beautiful flowers were delivered to the cathedral by a fleet of vans on Thursday
A workman carried a bundle 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 pruned plants in preparation
Preparations were underway at Chester Cathedral on Thursday – ahead of today’s expected wedding
“Members of both their families are absolutely thrilled with the news.”
The Duke’s father, Gerald Grosvenor, suffered a sudden heart attack while on a country walk and died in 2016 at the age of 64.
Hugh succeeded his father and immediately became a billionaire. As the seventh Duke of Westminster, he inherited a fortune of £9.3 billion.
He also inherited 300 acres across London’s Mayfair and Belgravia – two of the most expensive areas in the world – as well as estates in Oxford, Scotland and properties around the world – including the 10,872-acre family estate at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
The Duke is close friends with the Prince and Princess of Wales and is Prince George’s youngest godparents.
He has previously represented the country in Olympic Skeet Shooting competitions, both internationally and in Great Britain.
Hugh was previously in a relationship with property and recruitment consultant Harriet Tomlinson, but the couple met on £6,000 per term Ellesmere College 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 so ‘humbled’ by the work of doctors and nurses that he wanted to give a further £10 million.