The Duke of Westminster and new spouse Olivia Henson have hosted a luxurious wedding ceremony reception after their society wedding ceremony of the 12 months.
Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, tied the knot with Miss Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral this afternoon. The couple introduced their engagement in April final 12 months after being collectively for 2 years.
After the ceremony completed round 1pm, round 400 friends together with Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, left the venue in coaches to go to a lavish reception with a lemon wedding ceremony cake on the Grosvenor household seat, Eaton Corridor, simply exterior Chester.
Prince William, a detailed pal of the Duke, additionally attended the ceremony. He stood in the direction of the again of the marriage social gathering as they left the cathedral.
The couple have been scrupulous about not gifting away particulars of the reception and ‘now we have additionally been requested to not do any social media posting once we get there’, a visitor instructed the Mail.
Eaton Corridor was as soon as a depressing Victorian pile solely to be bulldozed and changed by a brutally fashionable concrete development. Three a long time in the past, Hugh’s father oversaw one other facelift, giving the property the elan of a French chateau.
The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson kiss after getting married at Chester Cathedral
Eaton Corridor in Cheshire, the seat of the Duke of Westminster. Round 400 friends have attended a marriage reception on the luxurious residence
The Duke of Westminster and his bride Olivia leaving Chester Cathedral after their wedding ceremony right this moment
Eaton Corridor, residence of the Duke of Westminster close to Eccleston in Cheshire the place a marriage reception is happening
Prince William, who was an usher on the ceremony, and William van Cutsem after the marriage of Olivia and his previous pal Hugh
Prince William departs the marriage of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia amongst different friends
Hugh and Olivia smile and wave on the crowd after their wedding ceremony at Chester Cathedral right this moment
A bridesmaid and the mom of the bride wrestle to maintain Olivia’s veil down within the wind
Hugh and Olivia smile and wave on the crowds after their wedding ceremony at Chester Cathedral
Prince William after leaving the marriage of Olivia and his previous pal Hugh
The Prince of Wales leaves Chester Cathedral after the marriage of Olivia and his previous pal Hugh
The groom’s sisters Girl Viola Grosvenor and Girl Edwina Grosvenor (left) attend the marriage of The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson
The Duke of Westminster and his spouse Olivia go away their wedding ceremony ceremony at Chester Cathedral
Olivia and her husband the Duke of Westminster go away their wedding ceremony ceremony at Chester Cathedral
Olivia Henson has arrived for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral
Olivia Henson arrives for her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral
Olivia Henson in her wedding ceremony costume exterior the Cathedral for her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor
Olivia seemed beautiful as she arrived for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster right this moment
Olivia strolling by way of the beautiful flower arch displayed on the doorway to the Cathedral
Olivia is getting wed to the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral right this moment
The bridesmaids arrive for the Wedding ceremony of The Duke of Westminster to Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral
Olivia holds flowers as she enters Chester Cathedral for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster
The veil blew strongly within the wind, prompting gasps from the group, as she entered the cathedral
The bride smiled in her wedding ceremony costume earlier than strolling into the Cathedral to marry the Duke of Westminster
This was the second the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson sealed the society wedding ceremony of the 12 months with a kiss in entrance of friends
Edward Van Cutsem is pictured leaving Chester Cathedral with Girl Tamara Grosvenor, whom he married in 2004
Prince William breaks into laughter as he stands alongside Rosie van Cutsem whereas chatting to friends
The groom, Hugh Grosvenor (left), arriving at Chester Cathedral for his wedding ceremony to Olivia Henson
Prince William arriving on the Duke of Westminster’s society wedding ceremony to Olivia
Princess Eugenie of York attends the marriage of The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson
Princess Eugenie (pictured) arriving on the cathedral for the marriage of Hugh and Olivia
Princess Eugenie strolling to the cathedral in Cheshire right this moment earlier than the ceremony
Olivia Henson arrives at her wedding ceremony to the The Duke of Westminster
The bride stands in her wedding ceremony costume earlier than coming into the Cathedral in Cheshire
Olivia Henson arrives at her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor, seventh Duke of Westminster
Olivia appears elated as she arrives at her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster in Cheshire
Olivia stops and smiles on the crowds earlier than heading contained in the Cathedral to marry the Duke of Westminster
The bespoke embroidery design on her robe and veil was hand drawn by Emma Victoria Payne
Olivia Henson arrives vin a classic Bentley for her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster
Olivia simply earlier than arriving at Chester Cathedral for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster
Olivia’s bouquet was manufactured from flowers picked from the gardens of the duke’s household residence, Eaton Corridor
The bride wore blue sneakers along with her wedding ceremony costume to marry the Duke of Westminster
Olivia Henson arrives for her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral
Olivia opted to make her sneakers the ‘one thing blue’ at her wedding ceremony, which she paired with pink and purple flowers
Olivia Henson arrives in a classic Bentley for her wedding ceremony to Hugh Grosvenor
The Duke of Westminster waves on the crowds after tying the knot with Olivia Henson at a lavish ceremony in Chester
Prince William was an usher on the Duke of Westminster’s wedding ceremony however Prince Harry stayed at residence in California
The Duke 33, wed Olivia Henson, 31, (pictured) in Cheshire right this moment. This was the official photograph for the marriage announcement on April 23
The home has additionally been surrounded by formal gardens because the seventeenth century, the design of which has modified over the centuries in accordance with modern concepts and fashions.
The day began shortly earlier than 11am when coachloads and minibuses of excited friends started arriving and submitting into the facet door of the Cathedral.
As they rounded the nook, many smiled and waved again to the crowds lining the streets, who had been cheering their arrival.
William, dressed like others in morning go well with, smiled as he exited a black minibus to go in the direction of the constructing.
Friends joined the lengthy queue snaking into the Cathedral, ready to be proven to their seats by Prince William and the opposite ushers.
Harry, who would have been anticipated to attend right this moment’s service, has chosen as a substitute to remain in California.
Miss Henson arrived on the Cathedral simply earlier than midday in a classic 1930 8-litre Bentley owned by the Grosvenor property.
The bride’s veil, designed by Emma Victoria Payne and that includes an embroidery design which integrated floral motifs from Ms Henson’s great-great-grandmother’s veil from round 1880, blew within the wind as she arrived on the cathedral at noon to cheers from the general public.
Her costume was made by the identical designer and she or he accessorised with blue sneakers and the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to put on on their wedding ceremony day, which has been within the household since 1906.
At round 12.30pm, two silver-haired Simply Cease Oil fanatics threatened to destroy the joyous event by utilizing hearth extinguishers to spray powder paint within the path of the marriage social gathering, which included the Prince of Wales, as they left Chester Cathedral.
The protesters had been shortly faraway from the group by police as onlookers booed. They had been named by JSO as Polly, 73, a care employee from Norfolk, and Sheila, 69, a former NHS nurse from Bristol.
Barbara Williams, 81, from Cheshire, who was standing subsequent to the protesters within the crowd, mentioned: ‘I really feel a bit shaken after it.
‘We had been standing subsequent to all of them day.’
Her pal Andrea Machin, 56, added: ‘They had been already right here once we arrived at 7am, they’d buying trolleys with them.
‘Everybody was watching the bride and groom after which we simply noticed orange and so they had what seemed like a hearth extinguisher with them.
‘The police realised fairly shortly what was taking place and pulled them out. One in all them mentioned it was for her grandchildren. It occurred simply as William was popping out of the door.’
Rhona Dalziel, 57, mentioned: ‘One in all them had been studying a Richard Osman guide. It is weird.’
As Prince William left the cathedral and made his means into a big black Mercedes with the remainder of the marriage social gathering, a member of the cheering crowd shouted ‘finest needs to Kate’. William thanked the person by elevating his hand and waving.
Hugh smiles and waves as he arrives on the cathedral in Cheshire to wed Olivia
Grosvenor (pictured within the passenger seat) and his groomsmen arrived at Chester Cathedral in a Land Rover this afternoon
The Duke of Westminster’s sister and Girl Viola Grosvenor and his brother-in-law Angus Roberts
Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster and mom of the groom, waves subsequent to Rupert Henson, father of the bride, as Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson go away Chester Cathedral
Moments after the ceremony completed, two ladies let off a hearth extinguisher containing the orange powder paint within the path of the marriage social gathering, which included the Prince of Wales
Two Simply Cease Oil protesters are led away by police after making an attempt to disrupt the Duke of Westminster’s Wedding ceremony
Prince William waves on the crowds after performing as an usher at his pal the Duke of Westminster’s wedding ceremony
Girl Edwina Grosvenor and Dan Snow attend the society wedding ceremony of the 12 months
Hugh Grosvenor, seventh Duke of Westminster, smiles as he and Olivia Henson are chauffeured within the Bentley Motors 1930 8-Litre following their wedding ceremony at Chester Cathedral
The seventh Duke (pictured leaving the ceremony), universally often called ‘Hughie’ to aristocratic mates, is estimated to be price £10.42billion, making him the richest man beneath 40 in Britain
Charles van Straubenzee and his spouse Daisy Jenks arrive at Chester Cathedral forward of the marriage
Thomas Van Straubenzee and spouse arrive for the ceremony right this moment
The grooms mom, Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster (left), arriving on the ceremony
Charlie Gilkes and his spouse Anneke arriving on the cathedral for the society wedding ceremony of the 12 months right this moment
Friends arriving at Chester Cathedral in Cheshire for the marriage
Friends arrive for the marriage of Hugh Grosvenor to Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral
Extra friends arriving on the society wedding ceremony of the 12 months between Hugh and Olivia
Crowds collect exterior Chester Cathedral for the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson’s wedding ceremony right this moment
Gusts go away Chester Cathedral after the society wedding ceremony of the 12 months in Cheshire this afternoon
(L-R) Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster, Girl Edwina Grosvenor, Girl Tamara Grosvenor and Girl Viola Grosvenor attend the marriage of The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson
The Duke pays totally free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three native unbiased cafes to allow them to be a part of within the celebration.
Images from this morning present excited royal followers forming a crowd exterior the cathedral forward of the Church of England ceremony beginning at noon.
The followers began gathering at 6am this morning, hours earlier than the ceremony was as a result of begin.
Maths tutor Catherina Rhodes, 59, of Chester, mentioned: ‘It is an thrilling day. I’ve at all times cherished the royal household particularly the Queen.
‘I used to be taken all the way down to Buckingham Palace once I was aged six.
‘My uncle labored on the stables and helped train the Queen to trip. Since then I used to be entranced by the royal household.’
She added: ‘It is nice for the town.’
Pharmaceutical coach Helen Jackson, 55, mentioned: ‘I went for a drink within the Grosvenor lodge final evening and noticed Princess Eugenie having a drink.
‘So I do know she’s going to be right here right this moment.
‘It is fabulous for […] Chester.
‘I got here to see the royals when the Queen and Megan Markle got here right here simply earlier than.’
Pensioner Ann Beck arrived at 8am. She mentioned: ‘I wished to come back to assist the household as they’re from Chester and naturally the royals.’
A staggering 100,000 flowers have been planted all through the town – all paid for by the Duke – which shall be donated to charity following the ceremony.
Prince William (proper) and Hugh Grosvenor (left) attending the 2004 wedding ceremony of Edward van Cutsem and Girl Tamara Grosvenor at Chester Cathedral
Hugh is godfather to Prince Williams’s son Prince George and Prince Harry’s son Archie. Harry is not going to attend the marriage
A girl clothes up in wedding ceremony apparel and a Union Jack scarf exterior the cathedral
Crowds collect exterior Chester Cathedral for the marriage right this moment
A normal view of police and well-wishers as they line the road close to the cathedral
Police exterior Chester Cathedral earlier than the marriage this afternoon
Effectively-wishers line the road forward of the marriage right this moment
Cops exterior the cathedral in Cheshire right this moment forward of the ceremony
Crowds collect exterior Chester Cathedral for the society wedding ceremony beginning at noon
A normal view of Chester Cathedral forward of the marriage of The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson
Police vans in Chester Cathedral, the place the marriage ceremony will happen
The Duke pays totally free ice cream for locals from three native companies. Pictured left to proper: Craig Fermor from Diddy Donuts, Valentina Aviotti from Krum Gelato and Stephen Younger from Cheshire Farm Ice Cream
Scores of packing containers of flowers had been delivered to the cathedral by a fleet of vans
A big safety cordon shall be erected across the cathedral because of the presence of so many excessive profile friends. Pictured: Sniffer canines in Chester
A workman carries a bundle of chairs by way of the backyard at Chester Cathedral
Non permanent scaffolding was additionally erected close to the cathedral as staff trim crops
This week a floral arch was constructed across the enormous West Door of the 1,000-year-old Cathedral within the coronary heart of the town.
On a street into the town close to the doorway to the Grosvenor Hospital, workers dressed a pair of mannequins in go well with and wedding ceremony costume with photographs of Hugh and Olivia’s faces hooked up.
Given the presence of the inheritor to the throne on the occasion, safety precautions have additionally been in proof, with detectives seen chatting with native Cheshire Cops exterior the Cathedral this week.
Police sniffer canines had been seen checking drains across the precincts of the constructing for any traces of explosives.
Eaton Corridor, a mock French chateau set in 10,872 acres of Cheshire (50 acres of which is elaborate formal gardens) is the place the couple intend to reside after they’re married, and is the proper place for a celebration.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, based mostly within the coronary heart of Chester Market, shall be providing a variety of Cheshire Farm single-scoop ice-creams or slices of a brand new lemon-sponge flavoured arctic roll.
The lemon-flavoured arctic roll has been specifically created in acknowledgement of The Duke and Olivia’s lemon-flavoured wedding ceremony cake that friends shall be served on the wedding ceremony reception.
Ed Warrington, proprietor of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream shops, mentioned: ‘As a neighborhood enterprise we’re delighted to be a part of The Duke and Olivia’s initiative to offer free ice cream to the general public in celebration of their wedding ceremony.
‘All at Cheshire Farm Ice Cream want them the easiest for his or her wedding ceremony day.’
The couple have been scrupulous about not gifting away particulars of the reception and ‘now we have additionally been requested to not do any social media posting once we get there’, mentioned a visitor.
It’s prone to be a inexperienced occasion as each Hugh and Olivia are eco minded, and it’s understood that flowers used on the ceremony and reception shall be pressed and made into sustainable artworks afterwards, moderately than merely being thrown away.
Olivia, who went to Marlborough Faculty, just like the Princess of Wales and Princess Eugenie, is senior account supervisor at Belazu, an environmentally pleasant firm which imports chef-quality, sustainably-sourced components.
Hugh has more and more began to provoke varied eco-friendly practices, together with renewable power initiatives, inexperienced constructing codes and biodiversity conservation efforts.
