The British Aristocrat Who Accidentally Married An "Old Money" Family: Olivia Grosvenor

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • An ironic twist of fate has unfolded for Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster when he got engaged to Olivia Henson a secret “old money” family bride to be and the Duchess of Westminster in due time.
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    The “Old Money” British Family That Owns Half Of London (NOT The Windsors): • The “Old Money” Britis...
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    The 32-Year Old Billionaire Who Hides His Wealth: • The 32-Year Old Billio...
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Introduction
    1:53 Chapter 1: The Future Duchess of Westminster
    5:59 Chapter 2: The Norman Connection
    10:20 Chapter 3: The Banking Connection
    13:50 Chapter 4: The Dukes of Rutland
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    Imagine a story that intertwines love, legacy, and a surprising twist of lineage, set against the backdrop of Britain's glittering aristocracy.
    This tale is not just a narrative; it's the real-life journey of Olivia Henson and Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, which could rival the plot of any romantic novel or historical drama.
    Olivia Henson, initially known for her successful career in the gourmet food industry with Belazu, a company celebrated for its ethical and high-quality Mediterranean products, was seen as a talented professional from a modest background.
    Her life story resonated with the narrative of a self-made success, an admirable journey of achievement and dedication in the bustling city of London.
    Olivia's role at Belazu was not just a job; it was a testament to her commitment to quality and sustainability, qualities that defined her professional and personal ethos.
    Her encounter with Hugh Grosvenor, one of the UK's wealthiest individuals and a key figure in the British aristocracy, seemed to be a meeting of two worlds.
    Hugh, with his royal connections and vast estate that spans the most exclusive areas of London and beyond, represented the pinnacle of "old money" prestige.
    Yet, despite his wealth and title, Hugh was known for his preference for a simpler life, away from the ostentation often associated with his status.
    Their relationship, blossoming in privacy away from the public eye, was a heartfelt narrative of companionship and mutual respect, culminating in a low-key engagement announcement that was as sincere as it was surprising.
    The revelation of Olivia's secret "old money" lineage adds a fascinating layer to their story.
    Unbeknownst to many, Olivia is a scion of several storied dynasties, from legendary banking families to noble bloodlines intertwined with the history of Europe itself.
    This discovery shifted the narrative, revealing that Olivia's roots run as deep in the tapestry of aristocracy as Hugh's, making their union not just a merger of hearts but also of historical legacies.
    Olivia's connection to the Frisby lineage, with its roots stretching back to the Norman Conquest, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of her heritage.
    This lineage, documented in the Domesday Book and linked to significant historical figures and moments, underscores the depth of Olivia's aristocratic background.
    Her family's evolution over the centuries, from medieval lords to influential figures in banking and philanthropy, paints a picture of adaptability and sustained influence.
    The Hoare banking dynasty, another branch of Olivia's family tree, is synonymous with financial innovation and endurance.
    Founded in the 17th century, C. Hoare & Co. represents the pinnacle of private banking, with the Hoare family maintaining stewardship of this institution through generations.
    This connection not only highlights Olivia's ties to the financial aristocracy of Britain but also reflects the enduring legacy of her ancestors in shaping the economic landscape of the country.
    Furthermore, Olivia's lineage includes connections to the Dukes of Rutland, a family whose contributions to military, cultural, and political spheres have left an indelible mark on English history. The Rutland legacy, with its historic estates and commitment to the arts and public service, mirrors the Grosvenor family's contributions to Britain's cultural and societal fabric.
    This narrative, rich with historical connections and personal achievements, sets the stage for Olivia and Hugh's future together.
    As they prepare to blend their lives and legacies, they do so with a profound understanding of their shared heritage and a commitment to carry forward the values and responsibilities that come with it.
    Their story, a modern tale of love intertwined with centuries of history, offers a unique insight into the world of "old money" aristocracy, marrying tradition with the contemporary, legacy with innovation, and love with heritage.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @oldmoneyluxury
    @oldmoneyluxury  Місяць тому +16

    COMMENT: Are there any other duchesses from the UK you’d like us to feature on this channel?

    • @Annie-ZA
      @Annie-ZA Місяць тому +7

      I take it that, that's the same Hoare family that idiotic HAZ, has or is wanting to mention in an upcoming court case of his. I can't recall his reason for such, but have learned through Lady C that one of the married Hoare son's was a lover of Diana's for some time, and Diana caused much trouble in his marriage over such. Not at all decent of her! Shocking in fact! Thrilled though, that he and his much loathed PUPETEER have been excluded from the wedding list.

    • @alijames180
      @alijames180 Місяць тому

      Click bait indeed

    • @munghilepheeane8528
      @munghilepheeane8528 Місяць тому

      exactly...

    • @grrriallen7192
      @grrriallen7192 Місяць тому

      The Duchess of Shrewsbury

    • @colinkebell4665
      @colinkebell4665 Місяць тому

      The Dukes and Duchesses of St.Albans

  • @HJohn-xn9ub
    @HJohn-xn9ub Місяць тому +123

    Meghan obviously didn’t do enough research! 😂 😂 😂

    • @oldmoneyluxury
      @oldmoneyluxury  Місяць тому +14

      😂

    • @babayoga4712
      @babayoga4712 Місяць тому +10

      😂😂😂💯

    • @courtneydoeswhat
      @courtneydoeswhat Місяць тому +9

      😂😂😂

    • @prettynerd4779
      @prettynerd4779 Місяць тому

      Dont you mean Kate? Didnt she stalk William.. switching schools, majors, taking the same gap year and excursion to Chile as William.. but that was pure coincidence.. lol.. blaming Meghan when Kate's sister took her shot with this guy and failed.. lol

    • @anncoady7657
      @anncoady7657 Місяць тому +4

      He's too young..

  • @ReginaRedding
    @ReginaRedding Місяць тому +16

    😅oh please...those families know EXACTLY what is going on with their offspring/heirs. There's nothing odd about one elite heir marrying another elite heir. They both have guardians.

  • @IrishTexan09
    @IrishTexan09 Місяць тому +46

    They look like a lovely couple.

  • @angeltobit878
    @angeltobit878 15 днів тому +7

    I think the Grosvenor parents know about Olivia’s aristocratic connection. These people know of one another.

  • @agnescassar7604
    @agnescassar7604 Місяць тому +75

    Accidentally? They both knew who they were neither of them would have bothered with each other if one was a pauper

  • @truthseeker444
    @truthseeker444 Місяць тому +40

    This might of made more sense if you had shown her genealogy chart, and actually showed how she is related to the people you mention, what's more, with DNA testing, people are not always actually related in any way to people that might be in the genealogy chart. The Duke of Westminster was once asked how one could become fabulously rich like him, and his answer was onto the lines of "find a Norman ancestor", so hardly an accident that these 2 got paired off.

    • @janiea2430
      @janiea2430 15 днів тому

      I have Norman ancestors on both sides, if only it were that easy :) All those large families meant that most missed out on the wealth and blended into the general public. Apparently most English are actually decended from Alfred the Great. Fascinating history though.

  • @user-un1zs9iu4e
    @user-un1zs9iu4e Місяць тому +13

    WILLIAM GOT SO LUCKY WHEN HE STUCK WITH CATHERINE..SHE IS THE BEST...

  • @samuelarthur-dadzie640
    @samuelarthur-dadzie640 Місяць тому +24

    The choice of words by the narrator is just excellent.

    • @greenandpleasant5523
      @greenandpleasant5523 Місяць тому +2

      Excellent words? Like “normalcy”? Sounds like an American democrat wrote this.

    • @sarahcrooks6780
      @sarahcrooks6780 Місяць тому +1

      @@greenandpleasant5523 My thought exactly. No British person would ever say 'normalcy'. The correct term is 'normality'. Could it possibly be an AI generated voice?

  • @Sharon_Mc
    @Sharon_Mc Місяць тому +27

    🇬🇧 We are all human after all. Forget the money. Striving to be a ' good ' person is the most important thing . In my opinion.
    Being rich, entails huge responsibilities to people, buildings, investments etc. I am so very happy with my ' simple ' life. i.e. The lovely woodlands / nature reserve at the bottom of the garden. All those lovely things.
    Ps. Surely it's pronounced ' Bever ' Castle.

    • @user-vd2tg5fz8q
      @user-vd2tg5fz8q Місяць тому +7

      Money comes, money goes: and a good character can't be bought!

  • @valeriemarott1923
    @valeriemarott1923 Місяць тому +20

    They look like another Wills n Kate! Hope they do lots of helpful things with their millions and position in society!

  • @elliotcampbell6326
    @elliotcampbell6326 Місяць тому +17

    The Percy family please - Duke of Northumberland

  • @taybak8446
    @taybak8446 Місяць тому +23

    Very good to see you adopt a new and romance oriented angle to presenting old money families.

  • @smacwhinnie
    @smacwhinnie Місяць тому +10

    They would be well aware of each others pedigree

  • @Pharaonin62
    @Pharaonin62 Місяць тому +20

    Till today these were unknown facts. Thank you for your documentation.

  • @marinedrive5484
    @marinedrive5484 Місяць тому +21

    From the Norman Conquest to the late 17th century, France rather than Germany was the focus of English foreign policy. Intermarriage, particularly amongst the nobility, was an extension of foreign policy. Would it be possible for you to examine some of the connections that have arisen throughout this era? Or - as in my lineage - marriages that were the result of French aristocrats fleeing France after the French Revolution and marrying into the English gentry.

  • @danacampbell9801
    @danacampbell9801 Місяць тому +16

    The du Cote family from Staffordshire would be very interesting.

  • @renskeconnell8038
    @renskeconnell8038 4 дні тому +1

    Fascinating!!
    It seems thoroughly researched.
    Congratulations!

  • @CB-vg1wq
    @CB-vg1wq Місяць тому +9

    Accidently married.., give me a break! He knew or found out very soon.

  • @rdrnco6954
    @rdrnco6954 Місяць тому +37

    Why mention the monteshito duo?! Why?! Just concentrate on the story of the Duke of Westminster & his fiance.

    • @kimclarke5018
      @kimclarke5018 Місяць тому +3

      They weren’t invited so why mention them. The Duke of Westminister knows who to side with. 😊

    • @v.p.7828
      @v.p.7828 17 днів тому

      According the the Duke of Westminster they were invited, but declined. You are quoting old, debunked gossip.😂

  • @sunandevise9934
    @sunandevise9934 Місяць тому +4

    Nice presentation

  • @d.c.8828
    @d.c.8828 Місяць тому +9

    Fascinating!

  • @gc3847
    @gc3847 Місяць тому +38

    Stop taking the piss , someone of his grade knows exactly what hes getting in too.

    • @369blueneptune
      @369blueneptune Місяць тому

      No, really, everyone is very surprised...😅

    • @miramaric4383
      @miramaric4383 3 дні тому

      Exactly , everyone but Harry Windsor !!😅😅😅

  • @b_to_the_b
    @b_to_the_b Місяць тому +105

    lol “accidentally” as if she didn’t know how wealthy he was or given him the time of day if he wasn’t rich

    • @Tansycove
      @Tansycove Місяць тому +29

      Should he die alone because he’s rich. He’s a Noblemen and it’s part of his duty to find a suitable wife. Marring for money is not new and should not be looked down upon. Aristocratic men have been marrying for money for years

    • @robertbarrett2494
      @robertbarrett2494 Місяць тому +3

      How how men many courted her ?

    • @robertbarrett2494
      @robertbarrett2494 Місяць тому +3

      Or how many hnw men did she court ?

    • @305judith
      @305judith Місяць тому +31

      Clearly the Duke was not seeking a bride from the tat that frequented Soho House and fortunately, is smart enough to see what happens when you do. Needless to say, he mixed with the circles where girls like Olivia were found. I hope he is very happy and enjoys a loving marriage like William and Catherine.

    • @queenofparkview
      @queenofparkview Місяць тому +4

      That’s what I thought too. Lol

  • @lggood8375
    @lggood8375 Місяць тому +4

    No surprise they found each other. Royals meeting other Royals? Living in the same circles?

  • @shebamaree9026
    @shebamaree9026 Місяць тому +7

    they only marry within the bloodline

  • @robertbarrett2494
    @robertbarrett2494 Місяць тому +8

    With some ducal connections she is different from most middle-class backgrounds , although most members of ducal families are now marrying members of upper-middle or middle-middle class families .

  • @margaretmorris672
    @margaretmorris672 Місяць тому +3

    Very interesting

  • @sampuatisamuel9785
    @sampuatisamuel9785 29 днів тому +3

    Congratulations to the happy couple

  • @ageeibc6029
    @ageeibc6029 День тому

    Continuation is very important for the rich & famous.

  • @dalewaterloo
    @dalewaterloo Місяць тому +5

    Questionable lineage....Lady who owned Westminster, the farm in Free State, South Africa??

  • @LondonRose01
    @LondonRose01 Місяць тому +2

    Olivia is a beautiful name❣

  • @user-ke8st8jc1v
    @user-ke8st8jc1v 3 дні тому +2

    Money to money and fleas to fleas

  • @nwaadabiafra5218
    @nwaadabiafra5218 Місяць тому +8

    So in conclusion she is the 5th cousin 7th removed to some aristocratic families….😂😂😂

  • @vasilijawilson2463
    @vasilijawilson2463 Місяць тому +2

    Very interesting but what did they do for The Country and ordinary people Help and Directions I like to Know

  • @pjschroder8533
    @pjschroder8533 Місяць тому +6

    I loved this. Thank you. As an American, I was wondering if this type of linage still makes Olivia a ‘commoner, or gentry, or aristocrat’?

  • @greenmoss9079
    @greenmoss9079 Місяць тому +8

    Sounds like the guy is cool ! Let's see what he accomplishes

    • @run4cmt
      @run4cmt Місяць тому +4

      Well instead of getting a posh degree in majored in estate management. That is a good start.

  • @TanyaM-yp7gk
    @TanyaM-yp7gk Місяць тому +7

    Nice history lesson to the tune of a modern day fairy tale

  • @alijames180
    @alijames180 Місяць тому +7

    Never heard of them before this show.

    • @heatherives8646
      @heatherives8646 Місяць тому

      Nor have I probably think they are better than us

  • @London747
    @London747 Місяць тому

    How very fortunate

  • @angelahughes1976
    @angelahughes1976 8 днів тому

    A break at last from stories about the RF

  • @CharlieRavioli
    @CharlieRavioli Місяць тому +3

    I imagine he did his research or one of his pals tipped him off right at the starting gate. Nice tale though.

  • @uvis1427
    @uvis1427 Місяць тому +13

    I saw Pippa Middleton at breakfast, since I, an ex-intelligence officer, very kindly asked for a photo, but she smiled beautifully and refused😎

    • @heatherives8646
      @heatherives8646 Місяць тому +1

      That's unusual pippa doesn't like being up stage by Catherine

    • @Chainbreak2023
      @Chainbreak2023 Місяць тому +3

      She’s not royal 😮

    • @heatherives8646
      @heatherives8646 Місяць тому +2

      I know she's just like us commoners Catherine only royal threw marriage

  • @sarahfrench4823
    @sarahfrench4823 Місяць тому +3

    She is the perfect choice...

  • @cato1684
    @cato1684 Місяць тому +2

    The wedding is only in June, so perhaps you should have waited till after then to post this, or change the title?

  • @user-zy2sk6kc9v
    @user-zy2sk6kc9v Місяць тому +2

    In the red dress she looks 20 years older than the Duke

    • @Father_of_chaos
      @Father_of_chaos Місяць тому

      It’s not her at all. It’s Hugh’s ex girlfriend Harriett and the photo was taken in California in 2017.

  • @user-lw6qj1yn7h
    @user-lw6qj1yn7h Місяць тому +1

    Word soup

  • @evelynn7827
    @evelynn7827 Місяць тому +7

    That is why looks is not important. Character and intelligence in olivia ....

  • @mischa9587
    @mischa9587 Місяць тому

    Of couse. 😂😂😂

  • @ladyalaina42
    @ladyalaina42 Місяць тому +5

    How boring, no rags to richest here.

  • @lilmizzije
    @lilmizzije Місяць тому +4

    2:53 is his ex girlfriend not Olivia Grosvenor ...

    • @user-xd6gi4wn1y
      @user-xd6gi4wn1y Місяць тому +2

      She won't be Olivis Grosvenor until they marry in June at Chester Cathedral

  • @erumrana
    @erumrana 27 днів тому +1

    It's almost as if they are TRYING to build a lineage for her. All the connections mentioned are so far fetched. I mean I am a Mughal but does that mean I descend directly from the emperors? Of course not! A family from Norman times must naturally have expanded and diluted so extensively that you can't say for sure that one is a direct descendant. Instead of forging a noble lineage for her, they should stick with the angle of self made middle class...which is just as respectable as being an aristocrat.....unless of course, they have some complexes and want to act as if she "has always belonged"

  • @lindajones7219
    @lindajones7219 Місяць тому

    I wish them well in their life together , Hugh,s father was , shall we say a bit of a lad
    However when I first saw the photograph. with the roses behind them Igenuinly thought it was Hugh,s mother ,
    She does look so much older than Hugh , maybe the hairstyle. but her neck is lined as is her face . her teeth are excellent .
    nothi ng matters as long as they are happy.

  • @Wall2000x
    @Wall2000x Місяць тому

    Accident...

  • @angeltobit878
    @angeltobit878 15 днів тому

    Olivia’s beauty is very similar, or the same type as Princess Kate

  • @patriciamikkelsen9292
    @patriciamikkelsen9292 7 днів тому

    Some one just born with luck Most important is they 💕

  • @lauras3554
    @lauras3554 Місяць тому

    What a HAPPY coincidence. The world is right again

  • @alanbeattie1470
    @alanbeattie1470 18 днів тому

    Imagine! A common-as-gold person marrying into The Hoity Toity!! Well, I Do Declare!!!

  • @jozette-pierce
    @jozette-pierce Місяць тому +2

    Where do the British get all that money? Offshore?

    • @gnostic268
      @gnostic268 Місяць тому

      Colonization. They loot the rest of the globe to enrich their lives on that little British island that's slowly sinking like Doggerland

    • @sarahfrench4823
      @sarahfrench4823 Місяць тому +1

      The DOW owns more than half of Silicon valley

    • @helenlesley5456
      @helenlesley5456 Місяць тому +3

      @jozette-pierce…. Good question, In actual fact the Grovener wealth came initially through a card game in the 17thcentury… when London was more like a village… a couple of chaps were playing a card game, one happened to own lots of land around the London area… the winner would take a large proportion … the owner lost his bet… and down through history London became the place it is today… Iam sure you can find a more detailed history… it’s all recorded… so In actual fact the intended wife would probably be more of an aristocrat.

    • @jozette-pierce
      @jozette-pierce Місяць тому +2

      I guess they all had to start somewhere. Thanks for info.✔💯

    • @itsjustaname777
      @itsjustaname777 Місяць тому

      @@helenlesley5456that's not true, the patriarch back then married a 12 year old who's parents owned most of the land surrounding London, married her, bred her, then put her in a mental hospital. Most of what happened is illegal today but perfectly acceptable back then.
      "Miss Mary Davies, heiress to large swathes of London land, was married aged twelve to 22-year-old Sir Thomas Grosvenor of Eaton Hall, near Chester. It was 1677; he was kind, handsome and well educated, and had recently returned from the Grand Tour. He was richer than she, from inherited lands and mines, and he paid her mother and stepfather generously to get her. He gained, not just a pleasant girl who would join him in Cheshire in three years’ time, but five hundred acres of farmland and marsh between today’s Oxford Street and Pimlico. Since fashionable London was inexorably settling further and further west, these acres would eventually become ripe for development."

  • @imlistening1137
    @imlistening1137 Місяць тому +1

    It’s strange how much they look alike!

  • @jimcraig2521
    @jimcraig2521 Місяць тому +2

    I missed the connection

  • @user-xv1nc7ns7n
    @user-xv1nc7ns7n 29 днів тому

    Olivia dresses badly as if colour-blind. Also, if Olivia is descended from the Dukes of Rutland and Hugh's dad was Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, Olivia and Hugh are distantly related and are descended from Bess of Hardwick.

  • @heenanyou
    @heenanyou Місяць тому +3

    Much ado about nothing.

  • @cecilegibbs3539
    @cecilegibbs3539 Місяць тому +1

    He has great hair

    • @Orbital-BeeBop
      @Orbital-BeeBop Місяць тому +1

      Kind of looks like Hugh Grant, but younger.

  • @evadinusova4737
    @evadinusova4737 3 дні тому

    To co vy riesite v 21 storoci.
    Smiesne ako kastujete ludi😂😂😂

  • @joprocter4573
    @joprocter4573 Місяць тому +2

    Anything like his dad and grandma violet his feet n head are fermanagh/cheshire grounded.

  • @freespirit4162
    @freespirit4162 28 днів тому

    Marriage is for Love anything else is Joke

  • @carolineb3527
    @carolineb3527 Місяць тому +2

    Nearly everyone with mostly British ancestry is descended from Edward III, so it's hardly surprising that in this case there are also a few dukes mixed in along the way. And please, do learn how to pronounce Belvoir Castle... it's "bee-ver" not "bell-voi-ir".

    • @suecollins8199
      @suecollins8199 27 днів тому

      @carolineb3527.
      Belvoir is a French word & the couple share Norman ancestors, so why pronounce the word 'beever'??

    • @carolineb3527
      @carolineb3527 27 днів тому

      @@suecollins8199 Because... the Normans weren't French, they'd only settled in France 100 years before invading England, and the French they spoke was not the French spoken today... because the Anglo-Saxon peasantry didn't speak French and mangled the pronunciation so that it sounded like Beaver... and because the habit of calling it beaver has survived almost 1,000 years whereas the original castle(s) are long gone - what's there now is a fake, built in the 19th century, and uses the way the word has been pronounced for centuries.

    • @LindsayEllison-ih2hd
      @LindsayEllison-ih2hd 11 днів тому

      It’s a computer narrating silly

  • @stevozrepto5558
    @stevozrepto5558 Місяць тому +4

    With better food
    And real castles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

  • @theonlymeaning
    @theonlymeaning Місяць тому +4

    You mean like how Meghan didn't know Harry was a Royal Prince?

    • @alaine57
      @alaine57 Місяць тому +1

      Like Katherine or her parents didn’t know!

    • @kimberlywoodbury1739
      @kimberlywoodbury1739 Місяць тому +1

      @@alaine57Of course the Middletons knew - they never pretended that they didn’t. Meghan pretended. You could just talk about Meghan without comparing her to Catherine. They are in different leagues entirely. If your way of defending Meghan is to put Catherine down, what you are saying is there is nothing good to say about Meghan. This gets really old.

  • @stephenperretti8847
    @stephenperretti8847 Місяць тому

    He is good looking.

  • @geoffreycraig5169
    @geoffreycraig5169 Місяць тому +2

    I might remind you, feaudilism died a long time ago, they are all bourgeois. VIVA KARL MARX.