who is his famous godfather, richer than Elizabeth II?

Among the seven godparents of Prince George, who celebrated his ninth birthday on July 22, 2022, one of them particularly fascinates the British. This godfather does not jazz for possible facts and gestures that could have interfered, but for his money! Indeed, on the death of his father in 2016, the little “Hughie”, Hugh Grosvenor of his real name, became Britain’s richest aristocrat. Thanks to the principle of male primogeniture, the young man with the angelic face was elected sole heir to the colossal family fortune, estimated at 9.7 billion eurosbut also to the titles, to the properties – from Eaton Hall in Cheshire to the hundred hectares in the heart of the most chic London – which guarantee wonderful rents, through land and shopping centers in Spain, America, Asia…

If he therefore became the 7th Duke of Westminster, the godfather of Prince George has never flamed. He seems to be aware of his privileges and does not take advantage of them. to taunt those around him. In 1993, his father spoke of him in these terms: “He was born with the longest silver spoon in his mouth, but he can’t just suck it. He must give back what was given to him. ” You are certainly wondering what the British people can blame him for… Well only “his good birth”, and in particular his never to have worked to acquire such a fortune.

Why did Kate Middleton and Prince William choose Hugh Grosvenor as godfather to Prince George?

While no one knows exactly what relationship Kate Middleton and Prince William have with Hugh Grosvenor, his family has been linked to the Crown since the reign of William the Conqueror, in the 11th century. We imagine that the Cambridge clan must appreciate it at its fair value, especially since the 7th Duke of Westminster has already been very generous. Indeed, during the health epidemic, Hugh Grosvenor donated 15 million euros to support UK healthcare workers and encourage research into the virus.

“On behalf of my family and everyone at Grosvenor Estate, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our amazing NHS staff and everyone who provides essential services on the front line. We are all incredibly grateful that you are working tirelessly to keep us safe and the country running”he said in a statement.