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Duke and Duchess of Westminster Announce First Pregnancy

Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, close friends of the British royal family, are expecting their first child this summer, sparking speculation about royal godparent roles.

  • The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, have announced they are expecting their first child, due in the summer of 2025.
  • Hugh Grosvenor, one of the UK's wealthiest individuals, is a close friend of Prince William and Prince Harry and serves as a godparent to their children, Prince George and Prince Archie, respectively.
  • Speculation has arisen over whether Prince William or Prince Harry will be chosen as the baby's godfather, reflecting the couple's longstanding ties to the royal family.
  • The child will grow up at Eaton Hall, the Grosvenor family estate in Cheshire, surrounded by extensive wealth, history, and a commitment to philanthropy and discretion instilled by the family.
  • Hugh Grosvenor inherited his title and the family fortune in 2016, with the Grosvenor estate including significant property holdings in London, Scotland, Spain, and beyond.
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