Duke and Duchess of Westminster reveal they are expecting first baby in the summer
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A 'delighted' Duke and Duchess of Westminster have announced they are expecting their first child.
Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, and his wife Olivia, 31, who married last June, are preparing to welcome their baby in the summer.
A spokesman for the couple said: 'The duchess is expecting a baby in the summer.
'The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.'
The duke, one of the UK's biggest landowners, is a close friend of both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, and godfather to Prince George and also reportedly to Prince Archie.
William acted as an usher at his wedding in Chester Cathedral last year but Harry mutually agreed with the groom he would not attend amid his long-running rift with his brother.
Hugh, once considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors, became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged 25, following the death of his father from a heart attack in 2016.
His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns hundreds of acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool's One shopping centre.
A 'delighted' Duke and Duchess of Westminster have announced they are expecting their first child
In 2020, the duke donated £12.5 million to the UK's Covid-19 relief effort including funds for NHS Charities Together and for medical research and development.
In December, the couple proved that helping those in need has been on their minds this festive season as they visited charities supported by their Westminster Foundation.
They spent a morning with two charities that provide sustainable help and support to children and young people, both of which are supported by their foundation through the Partnership Grant programme.
Hugh and Olivia, who announced their engagement in April 2023, after being together for two years, were pictured visiting a school in Westminster with educational charity, School Food Matters.
The foundation wrote on Instagram: 'We're delighted to announce our 5-year partnership with @schoolfoodmatters, awarding £500,000 towards their Healthy Zones programme.
'This initiative supports schools in creating a food environment that prioritises young people's health.
Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor and his wife Olivia, who married last June, are preparing to welcome their baby in the summer
'Recently, The Duke and Duchess visited a school in Westminster supported by School Food Matters.
'The visit included joining the students for breakfast club, participating in an allotment tour where children learn about the origins of their food, and attending a cooking session with nursery students.'
Olivia looked elegant in a two-tone cream and chocolate brown coat and a white chequered print turtleneck top.
She opted to keep the rest of her chic ensemble neutral, as she paired the furry coat with stylish white jeans and hoop earrings.
The Duchess let her glossy caramel brown locks fall below her shoulders in a wavy blow-dry and she opted for natural makeup.
Whereas her husband looked smart in a simple navy blue ensemble consisting of a button-up jacket and chino trousers.
The caption was shared alongside snaps of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, who were seen engaging with both staff and children at the event.
They were seen talking to the local kids as they tucked into bowls of cereal, toast and fruit for their breakfast.
The Duke and Duchess Westminster's outing is thought to mark their first appearance together since their society wedding of the year
Prince William attends the Wedding of The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson
Elsewhere, Hugh and Olivia looked in high spirits as they visited another school with Change Foundation.
Their Netball 4 Change initiative 'uses netball to empower girls and young women to stay safe on social media'.
The non-profit organisation also uses boxercise, self-defence, and boxing to educate about the risks of carrying a knife.
The Duke and Duchess were seen holding up Nike branded Westminster Foundation and Change Foundation jerseys with two children in sportswear while on a netball court.
Whilst this outing is thought to be their first joint public appearance, Hugh and Olivia travelled to the Lupiana Monastery, which is 35km away from Madrid, to celebrate Jasper Henson and Isabel Rodríguez-Legorburu tying the knot after their own wedding, according to Hello.
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster decided to marry at Chester Cathedral, before inviting around 400 guests including Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, to go to a lavish reception at the Grosvenor family seat, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester.
The Duke paid for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three local independent cafes so they could join in the celebration.
And a staggering 100,000 flowers - all paid for by the Duke - were planted throughout the city were donated to charity following the ceremony.
Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, and Olivia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster, leave Chester Cathedral after their wedding on June 7, 2024
And no expense was spared as Olivia arrived at the Cathedral in a vintage 1930 8-litre Bentley owned by the Grosvenor estate.
The bride's veil was designed by Emma Victoria Payne and featuring an embroidery design which incorporated floral motifs from her great-great-grandmother's veil from around 1880.
Her dress was made by the same designer and she accessorised with blue shoes and the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day, which has been in the family since 1906.
Prince William was seen leaving the cathedral and made his way into a large black Mercedes with the rest of the wedding party, but is unclear whether he joined the reception afterwards.
When Hugh first inherited his father's title in 2016, he was named the fifth richest person in the UK and the richest person under 30 in the world.
But he spent most of his twenties working behind the finance desk of a recycling company.
According to society bible Tatler the Duke refuses to 'let his riches define him' and is known in circles for 'playing a great game of cricket'.
Most of his career has been at Bio-Bean, a company that turns used coffee grounds into biofuels.
His late father, who died aged 64 in 2016, had 'firm views' on how he wanted to raise his children
'He was born with the longest silver spoon anyone could have, but he can't go through life sucking it,' he once said.
The Duke, known as Hughie to his friends, went to a local primary school before boarding at the £31,000 a year Ellesmere College in Shropshire.
