Duke of Westminster wedding LIVE: Usher Prince William and Princess Eugenie lead the arrivals for ‘society wedding of the year’ as Hugh Grosvenor marries Olivia Henson
By Jo Tweedy
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Welcome to our live blog of what has been dubbed ‘the high society wedding of the year’, as the Duke of Westminster weds his bride Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral today, with the cream of aristocracy, royals and Cestrians watching on…
Get me to the church on time (in a 4×4): The vintage Land Rover the groom arrived in
The Duke’s car of choice was perhaps not the most likely choice – but did reflect the rural communities around Chester…a trusty vintage green Land Rover!
for the wedding a vintage green Land Rover…
Cameras poised: The proud people of Chester wave flags and point their phones at the cathedral doors as they await the arrival of the bride
There’s a heady air of anticipation now as the gathered crowds – in their hundreds, possibly thousands – await the soon-to-be Duchess.
Many spectators have Union Jacks, and there’s a distinct regal feel to the atmosphere…
Clip shows the moment Hugh Grosvenor arrived at his wedding with his best man by his side
Hugh Grosvenor, looking immaculate in his morning suit, with a simple white flower pinned to his lapel, is seen shaking the hand of Revd Dr Tim Stratford – who will officiate – as he makes his way into church. His best man strides alongside him…
Nice day for a white wedding! Guests continue to file into Chester Cathedral – taking selfies as they go
The wedding attire of the 400-strong guest is already proving a colourful affair – perfect for a blue-sky day in Chester – with bold fascinators, floral patterns and even a heart-shaped pair of sunglasses spotted…
Settling the nerves: The Duke of Westminster meets the Dean of Chester, who will marry the couple in just 20 minutes’ time
The Dean of Chester, the Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford, is on hand to calm any pre-wedding jitters, offering a warm handshake to the groom, 33, ahead of his big day.
A spokesperson for the couple said earlier today: ‘It means a lot to them to marry in Chester Cathedral, especially given the Grosvenor family’s long and close personal connection to both the Cathedral and the city of Chester’.
A first glimpse of the groom! The Duke of Westminster waves at the crowds
The 7th Duke, 33, universally known as ‘Hughie’ to aristocratic friends, offers a wave to the hundreds of Cestrians – as people from Chester are known – gathered as he enters the cathedral to await his bride…
Wedding guest Princess Eugenie looks elegant in sage green, wearing a cream pillbox hat
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is among the 400 guests arriving at Chester Cathedral ahead of the midday marriage between the Duke and his bride, Olivia Henson…the Princess offered a wide smile to well-wishers as she entered the cathedral.
The first guests arrive – including Prince William and Princess Eugenie…
A very proud Prince William was spotted arriving at his billionaire friend the Duke of Westminster’s society wedding of the year to Olivia Henson along with Princess Eugenie shortly after 11am…
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Duke of Westminster wedding LIVE: Usher Prince William and Princess Eugenie lead the arrivals for ‘society wedding of the year’ as Hugh Grosvenor marries Olivia Henson
