Duke and Duchess of Westminster ‘thrilled' as they welcome first child
'The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby daughter,' a spokesperson for the couple said.
'Both the duchess and Cosima are doing well.
'The duke and duchess now look forward to spending this special time together as a family.'
The duke, one of the UK's biggest landowners, is a close friend of both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, and godfather to Prince George and also reportedly to Prince Archie.
William acted as an usher at his wedding in Chester Cathedral in June last year but Harry mutually agreed with the groom he would not attend amid his long-running rift with his brother.
Hugh, once considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors, became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged 25, following the death of his father from a heart attack in 2016.
His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns hundreds of acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool's One shopping centre.
In 2020, the duke donated £12.5 million to the UK's Covid-19 relief effort including funds for NHS Charities Together and for medical research and development.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
William and Kate Middleton's fears over move with kids after Royal Family 'bad blood'
There has been speculation that the Prince and Princess of Wales might want to leave their Adelaide Cottage home for a larger property - but Jennie Bond has ruled out one potential new home The Prince and Princess of Wales appear to have set up a relaxed home life with their children at their cosy Windsor cottage. But with their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - getting older and William in particular being handed more royal responsibilities, could a house move be on the cards? It has been suggested that in time, the Wales family might want to upsize from Adelaide Cottage to something a bit bigger - with the historic Fort Belvedere being one of the mooted properties. It comes after reports Prince William was 'human shield' in tense moment between Kate Middleton and Meghan. However, according to royal expert Jennie Bond, if a move in the future is on the cards for the family it will all come down to one thing - what is best for their children. The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: "Well, the first thing that has to be said is that this is just a rumour. William and Catherine have been so set on giving their children a more 'normal' upbringing than royal youngsters before them that it's hard to imagine them wanting to move to what is, in effect, a castle — albeit it a relatively small one. "However, it may well be that they feel they are outgrowing Adelaide Cottage - four bedrooms for a family of five doesn't leave much room for visiting relatives or friends, or for kids' sleepovers. "Whatever they decide, William and Catherine will have their children's happiness at heart. For them, preserving a relaxed, cosy family life - as close to some sort of normality as possible given their status - is a top priority." When it comes to Fort Belvedere, it is a a stunning gothic revival mansion in Windsor Great Park, built in the 18th century, and was the preferred home of Edward Vlll before he abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. It was renovated by Edward who put in a swimming pool, tennis court and stables and it is a huge property which has a long path to the entrance and even has a moat running around it. And Jennie added: "Fort Belvedere — where Edward VIII signed his abdication papers — would certainly be a step up in terms of grandeur. With up to eight bedrooms, acres of garden, a lake, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a polo stud its appeal is obvious. Charlotte and Catherine love playing tennis, and the whole family would enjoy the outdoor pool. "Although it's still pretty Gothic looking, the Fort was elegantly renovated by its private tenants — the late Galen Weston, a Canadian billionaire, and his wife Hilary. They were great friends of the royal family. "There are also about three cottages in the grounds, which could be useful for staff or protection officers." Although an imminent house move is not believed to be in the offing, another royal home the Waleses have also been linked to for a future move is Royal Lodge. The house is currently occupied by Prince Andrew, although it is reported the King would prefer him to give it up in favour of the smaller Frogmore Cottage - a former home of Prince Harry and Meghan. With its 30 rooms, Royal Lodge would certainly provide William, Kate and their children with more space than their current home. But Jennie warned: "There's been much talk of the Wales's wanting to move to Royal Lodge, but that is already a cause of bad blood within the family as Prince Andrew refuses to budge. Fort Belvedere could be an inspired alternative which would be less provocative than taking over Andrew's home."
Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
Brighton Pride 2025 is here - what you need to know
Brighton is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of revellers for their annual Pride event this weekend. Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 starts today with a parade, where hundreds wearing their brightest rainbow gear will march through the coastal city. Pride-goers will then pack Preston Park to see none other than Mariah Carey, who was meant to headline in 2020 but couldn't due to Covid-19. This year's theme is 'ravishing rage', with Pride organisers saying queer people uniting is more important than ever before. 'It's a celebration of resilience, spirit, passion, and unity,' the organisers said, adding that it's a response to the global pushback of LGBTQ+ rights. From transport to whether you'll need a brolly or not, here's everything you need to know. At 11am, the Brighton and Hove Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade will set off from the beachside Hove Lawns and finish at Preston Park. More than 100 charities, community groups, local businesses and blue light service workers will wrap themselves in LGBTQ+ Pride flags and march. With thousands of members from all over the world, our vibrant LGBTQ+ WhatsApp channel is a hub for all the latest news and important issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! Pride on the Park, a ticketed two-day festival, will take over Preston Park from 1pm. The line-up includes: Mariah Carey Ashnikko Confidence Man Loreen Slayyter Gokwan Bimini Katy B Fat Boy Slim Sugababes Will Young Natalie Imbruglia Ultra Nate Andy Bell Little Gay Brother Ysanne While Pride Street Party, hosted by the Revenge and Charles Street pubs, is at a new location this year on Marine Parade. Drag queens, music zones and daytime clubbing – it's hard to ask for much more, to be honest. (We didn't ask, but there will also be food traders.) Performners include RuPaul's Drag Race UK favourites, winner Danny Beard and season two star Tayce, as well as Sonia and Jaguar. Centre Stage and Marine Tavern will host an outside stage, and The Camelford Arms will host a DJ bar on New Steine. With hundreds of thousands expected to light up Brighton, transport services have been modified to help manage the crowds. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – which operates train services in and out of the city – is running more trains with extra carriages this weekend. The railway operator urged Pride-goers to allow plenty of time to get to and from Brighton, given trains will likely be rammed. Both Southern and Thameslink are at pains to stress in their travel guides for Brighton Pride that, no, you can't take glass bottles or containers onto trains or stations. Preston Park and London Road will be closed – meaning only Brighton Station is open. But a rainbow queue system has been established to help facilitate passengers as they leave the event. The green queue will lead to the East Coastway for trains towards Lewes, Seaford and Eastbourne. The purple queue will be for West Coastway services towards Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Chichester, And the blue queue will be for trains on the Brighton Main Line heading up to Haywards Heath, Gatwick Airport and London. Festival-goers can also board a bus shuttle service that loops through the Pride Campsite, Pride on the Park and the City Centre. Here's the timetable. Though, as the council says, many buses will be diverted and timetables tweaked. If you're driving, be aware that a multitude of roads near the main events are closed off with parking suspended. There's no parking at Preston Park at all over the weekend, while parking around Madeira Drive will be limited. London Road, Preston Road, Queen's Road and Grand Parade will be closed until this afternoon. Many cab companies operate in the city and today, there will be a designated Pride taxi pick-up on Stanford Avenue. More Trending Walking to the parade start and most major events will take less than 30 minutes from Brighton Station. When it comes to the weather in the UK, you can never ask for too much. In 2023, Pride-goers were drenched in rain, while they were treated to sun last year. This year is in the middle. The Met Office is forecasting a mix of cloud and sunshine, with temperatures peaking just over 21°C on today. Sunday will be more of the same, though it will likely be a degree cooler. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Labour's school guidance is Section 28 all over again for LGBTQ+ people MORE: Coronation Street's Jane Hazlegrove reveals how she responds to daily homophobia MORE: As queer women, we couldn't be more proud of the 'Lesbian-esses'
Scotsman
18 hours ago
- Scotsman
How to build a shed in 12 days, from College of Art to Fringe venue
This video More videos Shedinburgh has transformed the Wee Red Bar and outdoor courtyard into an Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue in less than two weeks. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It started out as a remote venue created during the Covid pandemic to bring Edinburgh Festival Fringe artists together. Now, Shedinburgh, a new venue created by Baby Reindeer and Fleabag producer Francesca Moody, has launched for this year's Fringe at the Edinburgh College of Art's Wee Red Bar. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Scotsman has filmed a time-lapse video of the build of the venue over a 12-day period. Watch here to see how a Fringe venue is created, while we also speak to Shedinburgh producer Darcy Dobson about creating a venue in less than two weeks. Arts and culture correspondent Jane Bradley interviews producer Francesca Moody at the launch of her new Shedinburgh venue. | Scotsman 'The secret to building a Fringe venue in two weeks is don't build it in two weeks,' Ms Dobson said. 'The venue was conceived in the pandemic five years ago and the idea behind it was to let storytelling shine and when we came to build this venue, that was really our North Star for all of this, about supporting artists and letting storytelling sing.'
