He replaced Harry to join the coronation procession in May, leaving Harry feeling envious. To add insult to injury, Hugh Grosvenor has now inherited the vast Grosvenor Fortune as the Duke of Westminster. Meanwhile, Harry, as the Duke of Sussex, receives nothing from the Sussex Legacy or any other assets from the Royal Family Estate.
In a recent development, Hugh Grosvenor proposed to his girlfriend, Olivia Henson, at his grand residence, Eaton Hall. Eaton Hall has been the country residence of the Grosvenor family since the 15th century. Situated in Cheshire, the property will serve as the future home for Hugh and Olivia as the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. Spanning 11,500 acres, the estate boasts formal gardens, parkland, farms, and woodlands, making it a truly magnificent place to live.
The construction of Eaton Hall began in 1870 and was completed around 12 years later. Sadly, the original structure deteriorated by 1960 and was subsequently demolished, much like many other mansions of that time. Hugh Grosvenor is often referred to as owning half of London due to his leadership in a real estate business that has acquired over 1,500 buildings worldwide, including all of Park Lane and half of Mayfair, according to the Sunday Times. He became a billionaire at the age of 25 and his family ranks as the 12th richest in the entire country.
Hugh's father served as Prince William's mentor at the late Queen's request and was the late Queen's 14th cousin. In 2016, Hugh succeeded his father, Major General Gerald Grosvenor, as the seventh Duke of Westminster following his father's tragic death from a heart attack at the age of 64.
While most individuals search for and purchase the homes they desire, the Royals typically receive properties as gifts from the reigning monarch. However, Prince Harry and Meghan are exceptions. They were actually evicted from the Royal Estate after living there for a while before leaving their roles as working royals to start a new life in the United States.
The couple resided in the historic Frogmore Cottage, located in the heart of the Royal Windsor Estate, which was gifted to them by the late queen as a wedding present. They recently returned the keys to the cottage.
Interestingly, it appears that Harry and Meghan may have had their sights set on a different property altogether. However, Harry's late grandmother, the queen, firmly denied their request and instead suggested Frogmore Cottage. Reports suggest that the Sussexes initially requested to live within Windsor Castle, asking if suitable living quarters could be provided after their marriage.
However, at the time, only the queen and her husband occupied the private apartment in the castle, while other family members resided elsewhere on the estate. The queen politely but firmly suggested Frogmore Cottage as an alternative. Meghan expressed her dissatisfaction with Frogmore Cottage, considering it too small. It seems that Meghan's desires and sense of entitlement clashed with the reality of being a working royal with its associated duties.
Meghan underestimated both the queen's firmness and the resilience of the Royal Family. Her plan to live in a fairytale castle while avoiding the responsibilities of a working royal was flawed. Ultimately, Megan's aspirations clashed with the expectations and traditions of the monarchy.
