Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster

The Duke of Westminster
Born Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor
(1991-01-29) 29 January 1991
London, England, UK
Title Duke of Westminster
Tenure 9 August 2016 – present
Other titles Marquess of Westminster
Earl Grosvenor
Viscount Belgrave
Baron Grosvenor
Known for British aristocrat
Property development
Landowning
Residence Eaton Hall, Cheshire
Net worth US$13 billion[1]
Parents Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster
Natalia Phillips
Occupation Businessman and Landowner

Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster (born 29 January 1991) is a British aristocrat, billionaire, businessman and landowner. He is the third child and only son of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster and his wife Natalia Phillips. He inherited the title of Duke of Westminster on 9 August 2016, on the death of his father. The duke is estimated to be worth US$13 billion, making him the world's richest person aged under 30.[2]

Early life

He was baptised into the Church of England on 23 June 1991.

Unusually for the children of hereditary peers, Hugh Grosvenor and his sisters were educated at a local state primary school, followed by a small private day school, Mostyn House School, near the family home of Eaton Hall, Cheshire. He then attended Ellesmere College, Shropshire, a public school, from 2000 to 2009. At Ellesmere, Grosvenor served as a School Prefect, Captain of Meynell House and Captain of the First XI Football Team in his final year. He was awarded Full Colours in Football, and as a member of the School's Combined Cadet Force he obtained a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services with Distinction.[3][4][5]

From 2011 to 2013 he studied countryside management at Newcastle University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with upper second-class honours.[5][6][7]

Career

After university, the then Earl Grosvenor worked in estate management at Wheatsheaf Investment from 2013 to 2014, and the Grosvenor Group from 2014 to 2015, before becoming Accounts Manager at Bio-bean, a green energy company, in January 2016.[6][7]

Upon his father's death, in August 2016, as well as the peerages he inherited a wealth currently estimated at £9 billion, with considerable trust funds for his sisters.[8]

Siblings

He has three sisters, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Personal life

Little is publicly known about the Duke of Westminster's personal life, as a result of his family's efforts to maintain his privacy.[11] However, in October 2013, he received some attention when he was named a godfather to Prince George of Cambridge.[12]

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Ancestry

References

  1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/37033617/meet-the-worlds-richest-young-billionaires-as-hugh-grosvenor-inherits-9bn
  2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/37033617/meet-the-worlds-richest-young-billionaires-as-hugh-grosvenor-inherits-9bn
  3. Levin, Angela (1 October 2013). "Lady Edwina Grosvenor: 'I see my wealth as a gift that I should put to good use'". The Daily Telegraph.
  4. Bradberry, Grace (23 January 2004). "Who'll inherit London?". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  5. 1 2 "The Ellesmerian 2009" (PDF). The Ellesmerian. 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Team – bio-bean". Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  7. 1 2 "Hugh Grosvenor | LinkedIn". uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  8. Howes, Scarlet (10 August 2016). "New Duke becomes a billionaire at 25". The Times. Retrieved 10 August 2016. (subscription required)
  9. "UK | Royals attend top society wedding". BBC News. 2004-11-06. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  10. "Flintshire". Flintshirechronicle.co.uk. 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  11. Duboff, Josh (23 October 2013). "Hugh Grosvenor: Meet the 22-year-old, baby-faced, absurdly rich godparent to Prince George". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  12. Rayner, Gordon (23 October 2013). "Prince George christening: profiles of the godparents". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Gerald Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
2016–present
Incumbent
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Duchess of Westminster
Line of succession to the British throne
descended from Louise, daughter of George II
Succeeded by
Lady Tamara van Cutsem
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Preceded by
The Duke of Abercorn
Gentlemen
His Grace The Duke of Westminster
Succeeded by
The Duke of Fife
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