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One of the most eligible young men in the United Kingdom is off the market. The 7th Duke of Westminster, one of the richest men in the United Kingdom, is engaged to marry his girlfriend of two years, Oliva Henson. The proposal took place at the duke's home, Eaton Hall in Cheshire.
Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor was born on January 29, 1991, in London. He is the third of four children and the only son of the late Gerald, the 6th Duke of Westminster, and his wife, Natalia Phillips. He has three sisters, Lady Tamara Custem, Lady Edwina Snow, and Lady Viola Roberts.
He received a BS in Countryside Management from Newcastle University
Hugh succeeded his father in 2016.
Miss Henson is a senior account manager with Belazu Ingredient Company, a B-Corp-certified food company.
Olivia Grace Henson was born on September 1, 1992, in London. She is the eldest child of Rupert Cornelius Brooke Henson and Caroline Belinda Frisby. She has two younger siblings: Jasper and Emilia Henson. The Duke and his future duchess are seventh cousins as both are descendants of Frederick, the 5th Earl of Carlisle (1848-1925) and Lady Margaret Leveson Gower (1753-1824)
The duke is a godson of King Charles III and is the godfather of Prince George of Wales. His royal connection comes through his mother, Natalia, Duchess of Westminster, who was born Natalia Phillips, the youngest child of Georgina Wernher and Harold Phillips.
Hugh is a descendant of Nicholas I of Russia and the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
Nicholas I - Grand Duke Michael - Grand Duke Michael - Anastasia Torby (Lady Zia) - Georgina Wernher - Natalia Phillips - Hugh, 7th Duke of Westminster
Alexander Pushkin - Natalia (who married morganatically Prince Nikolaus of Nassau) - Sophie von Merenberg - Anastasia Torby - Georgina - Natalia - Hugh
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and a highly recommended book, Grand Dukes and Diamonds.
Unless this ia new girlfriend I thought had a previous one of many years
ReplyDeleteThe duke and Miss Henson have been a couple for 2 years. His on-and-off relationship with Harriet Tomlinson ended in 2020.
ReplyDeleteThis is good news.But let us keep the champagne cool until they have a son,as there is no present heir to the dukedom.
ReplyDeleteThis is somewhat surprising given the first duke had 7 sons.
Miss Henson better move quickly, then, if there's no heir. She's in her 30s!
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