THE HIGH-SOCIETY WEDDING OF THE YEAR

Prince William was among the guests as Hugh Grosvenor , the Duke of Westminster, married Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral

- REBECCA RUSSELL

Billed as the social event of the year, the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, 33, and his fiancée Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on Friday, 7 June didn’t disappoint. Not letting the blustery conditions put a dampener on their special day, the newlyweds looked the picture of marital bliss as they shared a kiss in front of thousands of well-wishers who had gathered outside the cathedral to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom.

Even though King Charles and Queen Camilla were not in attendance, the Prince of Wales, 41, was there to support his close friend and serve as an usher. And, while it was previously suggested that 10-year-old Prince George – who is the Duke’s godson – would be there and take on a role as a pageboy, the young royal was not in attendance.

Along with a ‘who’s who’ of some of the UK’s most high-profile families, Prince William’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, 34, who studied at Marlborough College in Wiltshire at the same time as Olivia, was there to show her support.