Newlywed Duke and Duchess of Westminster have broken their silence since their nuptials with stunning photos of their big day.
Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson tied the knot in a lavish affair at Chester Cathedral on Friday which was attended by the likes of Prince William and Princess Eugenie. The couple issued their first statement on Saturday following the wedding as they thanked people for their well-wishes.
Olivia's dress featured a stunning detailed veil and train, said to have been inspired by her great-great-grandmother's (PA)
The couple issued stunning photos from their big day (PA)“We have been incredibly touched by everyone’s amazing support and warm wishes.” Thousands lined the streets of Chester city centre on Friday morning as guests turned out, followed by the Duke and the bridal party.
Olivia wore a stunning, simple dress by London designer Emma Victoria Payne, incorporating floral motifs and edgings from her great-great-grandmother's veil from around 1880. As she entered the cathedral, the veil blew in the wind, prompting gasps from the crowd as it fluttered dramatically. Her bouquet was made of flowers picked from the gardens of the duke's family home, Eaton Hall.
The bride arrived alongside her father in a vintage Bentley (PA)
The couple thanked people for their well-wishes (PA)While many of the crowds there on Friday turned out to catch a glimpse of the couple's most high-profile of their 400 guests, Prince William, notably absent was Prince Harry, who it's understood agreed to swerve the event to prevent hostility and distraction from the couple.
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Hugh and Harry, with whom the Duke remains firm friends despite the two brothers' rift, came to the "civilised understanding" for him to skip the wedding amid his deep rift with his brother, seemingly paving the way for William's attendance - and for him to take up his role as an usher at the ceremony.
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