Prince William reportedly braces himself to take on the role of usher. The future King will embrace the role next month at the wedding of his friend, the Duke of Westminster. Hugh Grosvenor and his fiancée Olivia Henson are gearing up to wed at Chester Cathedral on 7 June.
Their big day will likely be one of the most high-profile society weddings of the year, featuring a star-studded guest list. But some key members of the royal family will opt to ditch the big day. Read on to know all about it!
Prince William: The Will Play Usher at Duke of Westminster’s Wedding!
The Duke of Westminster shares a close bond with Prince William and Princess Kate. The royal also attended Prince George’s christening at St James’s Palace after being named one of his godparents. Meanwhile, King Charles is one of Hugh’s godparents. Moreover, the day before the nuptial ceremony, Charles, William, and Camilla will jet off to France. They will attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
So we might not see the Monarch at the most talked-about royal wedding of the year. However, The Sunday Times reported that Prince William will not only show up but is also set to play a significant role. Additionally, Princess Kate will, as usual, remain out of sight as she continues her cancer treatment. Hugh Grosvenor, who shares close friendships with William and Harry, is a big shot in the royal realm.
The 7th Duke of Westminster is considered ‘the most eligible man in Britain’ due to his aristocracy, wealth, and relations with the cornerstone royals. Moreover, the royal inherited the title and seat at Eaton Hall from his father in 2016. Let us tell you that the Duke holds 140,000 acres of land in Oxfordshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, and Scotland, followed by 300 acres in Mayfair and Belgravia. His net worth is a whopping £9.878 billion, and he also leads the Westminster Foundation.
Will Harry and Meghan Grace the Wedding?
Meanwhile, Hugh’s finance Olivia is a senior account manager at Belazu, a B-Corp-certified food company in London. Prince William ‘s close pal and Olivia met in 2021 through mutual friends and celebrated their engagement two years later, in April 2023. Hugh spoke about his big day in a chat with Town & Country. “I think next time we’re here [Chester Cathedral], it will be slightly more nerve-wracking. But I’m unbelievably excited.”
In addition, he expressed gratitude to people for being so supportive, saying, “It’s going to be a big thing for the city.” Now, it’s time for the burning question: Will the Duke and Duchess of Sussex be there? Harry and Meghan will ditch Hugh and Olivia’s big day to avoid any potential tension. Sources had claimed the Sussexes received a ‘save the date’ card but decided to attend would be “too awkward.”
Furthermore, Hugh reportedly Hugh wanted Harry and Meghan at his wedding. However, he ultimately decided against it due to the ongoing rift between Prince William and his estranged brother. A pal of both the Princes said, “It’s incredibly sad it has come to this.” Do you agree? Let us know in the comments, and keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for more royal scoops!