Prince William played Usher at Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson’s wedding
Although there was no balcony for the newlyweds to kiss (as per the royal wedding), a red carpet outside the church was enough because after the ceremony the couple kissed in front of the cameras .
Olivia, 31, looked radiant in a bespoke gown by designer Emma Victoria Payne, decorated with hand-embroidered, gorgeous floral motifs. The veil also features trim from Olivia’s great-grandmother’s veil from around 1880. She topped the look with the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara, created especially for the Grosvenor dynasty in 1906, and is a much-loved tiara. generation of them team. Grosvenors and the bride married into the family. To reflect the tradition of wearing blue, the bride wore a pair of blue shoes.
Many locals gathered to watch the couple emerge from church and the sunny weather ensured a large turnout. The Duke has arranged for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet from three local independent cafes so those who wish can join in the celebrations. However, there was a brief disruption when protesters from the extremist group Just Stop Oil lit fire extinguishers in the crowd as the wedding party emerged from the church. They were restrained by the police and nothing more needed to be done.
Tonight, the newlyweds will host a lavish reception at the Duke’s home, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester.
