On June 7, Chester Cathedral, in the northwest of England, will dress up to host one of the most notable weddings of 2024 in the United Kingdom. Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster and the richest man in the country, will marry Olivia Henson after three years of courtship.
Preparations for the big celebration are already underway and little by little details are being revealed. As reported by the British newspaper The Times, Prince William will be present among the 400 guests.
The heir to the throne will play a prominent role as an usher, in charge of welcoming guests to the church, accompanying them to their place and enlivening the waiting time with conversation.
However, the Princess of Wales will probably not attend the wedding. Kate Middleton remains away from public life, focused on her recovery process and preventive treatment against cancer, as she announced at the end of March.
The presence of King Charles III, godfather of Hugh Grosvenor, is also not expected due to his health and a scheduled trip to France to attend the commemorative events of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will also miss the event. Although they are close to Hugh and he is godfather to his son Archie, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided not to attend to avoid any tension that could tarnish the celebrations, according to The Times.
Hugh Grosvenor became Duke of Westminster in 2016 following the sudden death of his father, Gerald. In addition to the noble title, he inherited an estate of almost 10.5 million euros, becoming the richest man in the United Kingdom at 33 years old.
His wedding to Olivia Henson, scheduled for June 7 at Chester Cathedral, will feature a lavish reception at the family estate of Eaton Hall and will continue with an intimate celebration the next day for family and close friends.
