17) British celebritiesincluding Gary Linekerused an arrangement that let them avoid tax when selling homes in Barbados. He said investors in the property fund would have paid tax in their own countries and the use of jurisdictions such as Bermuda was common for these types of funds, in order to avoid investors being taxed twice. Coco Chanel and her fascinating ties to Scotland laid bare in new book. Despite his familys wealth, Hugh has remained modest. He inherited the estate of Eaton Hall in Cheshire and land in Mayfair and Belgravia . His massive portfolio includes nearly 100,000 acres in Scotland, the stunning Reay Forest Estate in Sutherland, including the famous peaks of Ben Stack, Arkle and Foinaven. Twenty years later, he again supported a Pitt (this time the Younger) and was again rewarded, now with an earldom, in 1784. Grosvenor is a grandson of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Baron Ebury,[15] and fifth cousin of Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster. Grosvenor House was later leased to the United States for use as the American Embassy. Initially, Hugh was called Hugh Lupus. Jim Goodwin can right Aberdeen wrong at Dundee United as incoming boss looks to overcome away day anguish. General Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, died aged 64 on August 9 2016. On one occasion, when tasked with setting up a Bermuda company in 1999, Grosvenor representatives asked Appleby to seek dispensation from the normal rules for declaring who the trust beneficiaries were. He is known for discovering a number of important lost artworks by Old Master artists, including Sir Peter Paul Rubens, Claude Lorrain and Peter Brueghel the Younger. The 6th Duke had reconnected the Grosvenor family with the Northwest of England, but he and his two sisters also connected their family more closely with the higher aristocracy (since several of his predecessors had married young when they were still mere gentlemen, the now numerous dowager duchessesthere were three in 1979came from more modest backgrounds; the 2nd Dukes widow Anne outlasted them all, passing away in 2003!). The name "Grosvenor" turns up a lot in Chester, and was even possibly "borrowed" for a well-known treasure scam which also involved "Sherlock Holmes": 16) Stars of theBBC hit sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys used a web of offshore companies to avoid tax. Body of woman found on Aberdeenshire beach as police launch investigation into death. According to his Times obituary (21 July 1953), "he was busy up to the day of his death in great schemes of afforestation in Cheshire, in the Lake District, and in Scotland. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. RM 2K2K08Y - 'Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster (1825-1899) English landowner, racehorse owner and Liberal Member of Parliament, pictured c1890. History, heritage and genealogy about Europe's highest ranking aristocrats. MEET the new Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor, who on his father s death has instantly inherited a chunk of Scotland including three mountains. But the man whose idea it was, and who paid for a good proportion of it, Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminyster, died of a heart attack on 9 August 2016, aged only 64. COCO Chanel met Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, the 2nd Duke of Westminster, at a dinner in Monte Carlo in 1923. Thanks to careful planning by his predecessors, the 26-year-old inherited the sprawling Grosvenor Group without having to pay the 40% death duties imposed on most British taxpayers. [15], An illustration of both Westminster's extravagance and orchestrated technique in the courting of women has endured in the form of various apocryphal stories. Hugh Richard Arthur "Bendor" Grosvenor. The courtesy title of the eldest son and heir to the Duke is Earl Grosvenor. The next oldest was the Fourth Duke of Westminsters Settlement, which dates from 1964, three years before his death. Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, the sixth Duke of Westminster. "Le Grand Veneur" literally means "the Master Huntsman" in French, an elevated title in William's 11th-century French court. Westminster was a parliamentary constituency in the Parliament of England to 1707, the Parliament of Great Britain 1707-1800 and the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801. 29)One of the worlds biggest touts used an offshore firm to avoid tax on profits from reselling Adele and Ed Sheeran tickets. 13)Offshore cash helped fund Steve Bannon's attacks on Hillary Clinton. A bartender has shared some of the worst mistakes that customers might make on a night out. The family's first hereditary honour was a baronetcy conferred by James I in 1622, largely to raise revenue . Grosvenor Estate owns 300 acres in some of Londons wealthiest areas. A close friend said: Hes extraordinarily close to William and Harry.. This was the view of contemporaries, and previous biographers have reinforced it. The prisoners attempted to stop the killings but failed. Over the generations, the family developed the land into two of Londons most affluent neighbourhoods, Mayfair and Belgravia. The most remote place in Scotland is seeking person to join them for 'off grid' job. Hugh Richard Arthur 2nd Duke of Westminster "Bendor" Grosvenor, 1879 - 1953 Hugh Richard Arthur 2nd Duke of Westminster Grosvenor was born on month day 1879, at birth place, to Victor Alexander Grosvenor and Sibell Mary Lady Grosvenor (born Lumley). Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, son of the fifth duke, mentor to Prince William, served in the Territorial Army for 40 years. In 1908, the Duke competed in the London Olympics as a motorboat racer for Great Britain. The constituency's . (images from Wikimedia Commons or my own photos), I am a historian of monarchy and the high aristocracy of Europe. Seventh duke: born 1991. Further south, nearer the river, was Pimlico, developed as a residential area a bit later. Related pages. He succeeded the Dukedom on the death his father in August 2016. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Born in 1991, he became Duke of Westminster in August 2016 after his father - Gerald Grosvenor, the sixth Duke - died of a heart attack. We didnt realise who was. He also added to the familys landholdings in the north by acquiring the Abbeystead estate, near Lancaster, with 18,000 acres bordering on the Forest of Bowland. Bendor Grosvenor is an art historian and broadcaster. Coco became a skilled fisherwoman on the River Laxford, which runs through the estate. The family's London town house was Grosvenor House, Park Lane, while Halkyn Castle was built as a sporting lodge for the family in the early 1800s. He takes seriously his family and the Estate's social responsibilities to contribute in real and . The companies were dissolved later that year. He subsequently invested in land in South Africa and Rhodesia, and visited the colony with his wife in late 1902.[11]. Hugh Grosvenor became Britains youngest billionaire after his fathers death last year. Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor is Britains youngest billionaire. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. The marriage was not long a happy one, and within five years Henrietta, Lady Grosvenor, was embroiled in a scandalous affair with the Kings younger brother, the Duke of Cumberland. His prominence in the House of Commons as MP for Chester earned him a baronetcy in 1622. 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The new Duke of Westminster was passed on to the late Duke's son. There is no public register listing the names, beneficiaries or holdings of any UK trusts, despite the fact such vehicles control vast tracts of land and property in Britain. This horses curious name recalls the most infamous lawsuit in the history of heraldry, from 1389, when two families, Grosvenor and Scrope (of Bolton Castle in West Yorkshire), both claimed the same simple coat-of-arms, a gold diagonal strip (a bend or) on a blue (or azure) field. Bendor Grosvenor. The former Dons boss looks set to return to management shortly after leaving Pittodrie. Picture: New York Times. Waterhouse fans were outraged. With a net worth of around 9.3bn, he's also the richest . The presenter told viewers: "Oh yeah, I had a bit of an outfit, wardrobe crisis this morning". Prince William and Kate, as well as Prince Harry, are regular visitors to Grosvenor properties including their boar hunting lodge in Spain. A picturesque estate that is "off grid" has revealed that it is looking for seasonal help this year, and it could be the perfect opportunity for those needing an escape from the hustle and bustle. The man from Appleby warned that it raises alarm bells when persons decline to disclose such information fully and disclosure of ownership was a longstanding policy designed to preserve Bermudas relatively clean image in the offshore world. According to tradition, the first Grosvenors descended from a nephew of this Hugh Lupus, and were given lands along the banks of the Dee to help keep it secure for Anglo-Norman rule, though the first records indicate their lands were at Little Budworth, a short distance to the east. Police were alerted to the incident at around 7am on Tuesday February, 28. In 1794, he had married the heiress of one of the other leading aristocratic clans in the northwest, Lady Eleanor Egerton of Wilton, and their second son would later adopt the Egerton surname, and inherit the title Earl of Wilton and the estates centred on Heaton Park (now in Greater Manchestersee Dukes of Bridgewater). She married, secondly, Major Stephen Vernon in 1940. Our policy is to uphold the highest standards of business practice. A picture taken at the scene shows at least three police vehicles and a marked van in attendance while a uniformed officer stands guard at the crossroads junction. And Natalia's son, Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, was no slouch in the sartorial stakes. The Ebury estate consisted of about 500 acres on the north bank of the Thames in what was then mostly undrained, swampy land west of the town of Westminster, through which ran the lower courses of the River Tyburn. [12], In 2013 he discovered the lost portrait of Charles Edward Stuart by Scottish artist Allan Ramsay at Gosford House, the home of the Earl of Wemyss near Edinburgh. They were divorced in 1926. This followed a private service on Friday, August 12, held just three days after his death. If you were not one of the people in Scotland lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis on Sunday night, you have another chance on Mondayhere are the best spots for it. The 1st Marquess of Westminster died in 1845 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Richard (who had been known for most of his life by the courtesy title Viscount Belgrave). when he [the Duke of Westminster] added that Hitler knew after all that we were his best friends, he set off the powder-magazine. As a result, his son spoke with a Northern Irish accent which certainly made him stand out in Westminster. St Mary the Virgin Churchyard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Duke received the DSO for his exploits. Prince George's billionaire godfather, the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, 29, was spotted taking a stroll through the Italian village of Portofino today. Third duke: 1894-1963. On Monday, a "massive" walrus was spotted basking on a rock on the west coast of Scotland by a local fisherman, and it has been speculated that it may be the same animal that was recorded in Iceland last week. Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster GCVO DSO (familiarly " Bendor ") (19 March 1879 - 19 July 1953) was a British landowner and one of the wealthiest men in the world. 23) SevenRepublican super-donorskeep money in tax havens. A beloved Edinburgh pub is famous for its unique signage at its front doorwhich has divided tourists after a Scots local shared a picture of it. The heir, 'Earl Grosvenor', predeceased his father, so young 'Bendor' took over as 2 nd Duke and ruled over the Grosvenor estates (estimated in 1900 at about 6 million pounds, or over 700 million in today's money) for the next half-century. The air is most exhilarating, keen and yet caressing. During their 1916 campaign in Egypt, as part of the Western Frontier Force under General William Peyton, the Duke (then a major) commanded the armoured cars of the regiment and took part in the destruction of a Senussi force at the action of Agagia on 26 February 1916. She recalls:[17]. For ground transportation he had 17 Rolls-Royce automobiles and a private train built to facilitate travel from Eaton Hall directly into London, where his townhouse Grosvenor House was located. 15) Thecomplex offshore webs used by two Russian billionairesto buy stakes in Arsenal and Everton football clubs. However, the chief jailor responsible for the snail diet, a Moslem cleric nicknamed "Holy Joe", was hanged to general approval.[13]. 7) A previously unknown$450m offshore trust that has sheltered the wealth of Lord Ashcroft. 6) TheFormula One champion Lewis Hamilton avoided taxes on a 17m jetusing an Isle of Man scheme. [16], In her book The Light of Common Day, Lady Diana Cooper reminisces back to 1 September 1939. Second duke: 1879-1953. Ancestor Sir Thomas Grosvenor married heiress Mary Davies and acquired what was then marshland in 1677. His parents are Hon. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire between 1907 and 1920. Grosvenor Square was the site of many of Londons most prestigious mansions, and would be the home of the embassy of the United States from 1960 to 2018. Five years earlier, the duke had added to his many properties in Britain and Europe by buying the Reay estate. Historical records matching William Grosvenor, 3rd Duke of Westminster William Grosvenor 3rd Duke of Westminster in FamilySearch Family Tree William Grosvenor in MyHeritage family trees (Nahum Web Site) William Grosvenor, Iii Duque De Westminster in MyHeritage family trees (Volvemberg Web Site) But the precise details of their early years in Cheshire are hard to pin down. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. "I hope," Duff spat, "that by tomorrow he will know that we are his most implacable and remorseless enemies". Grosvenor ( / rovnr /) is a surname derived from Hugh Le Grand Veneur, a member of a Norman French family that aided William the Conqueror in 1066. Bendor Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster's uncles and aunts: Bendor Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster's aunt was Lady Elizabeth Harriet Butler Bendor Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster's uncle-by-marriage was James Edward William Theobald Butler, 3rd Marquess of Ormonde Bendor Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster's aunt was Lady Beatrice Constance Moncreiffe Bendor Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of . Hugh Lupus Grosvenor was MP for Chester and died the richest man in Britain. In the First World War the Duke volunteered for front-line combat and served with distinction, showing both initiative in battle and technical skill with motor-cars. The title Marquess of Westminster was bestowed upon Robert Grosvenor, the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, at the coronation of William IV in 1831. The first was settled in 1971, the second in 1974. The Dukedom and Marquessate are in the Peerage of the United Kingdom; the rest are in the Peerage of Great Britain. The connections between London and Cheshire are evident in the street names of Mayfair and Belgravia: Eaton Street in particular is named for the manor that has been the seat of the family since the middle of the 15th century. By the turn of the 20th century, the Westminster family was enormousthe 1st Duke had married twice and sired twelve children, and three of his sons had sons of their own. Bendor Grosvenor, the 2nd Duke, and Chanel became lovers and spent many holidays together at Stack Lodge and another nearby house at Lochmore. Instead, he attended a state primary before going to a private day school. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. [2] The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Dukes were each grandsons of the first. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. In 1953, the ducal title and the bulk of the estate therefore passed to William Grosvenor, already a man in his late fifties, who had lived with a caretaker all of his life due to brain damage incurred at birth. He was succeeded by his eldest son, RICHARD, 2nd Marquess (1795-1869), KG, PC, who wedded, in 1819, Elizabeth, younger daughter of George, 1st Duke of Sutherland. She was like her father in her passion for sport, and was known as an accomplished racecar driver. Hugh was not sent to boarding school. (Bendor, Duke of Westminster) p. 2 of cover (Hugh Richard Arthur (Bendor), 2nd Duke of estminster, succeeded 1899) Edward George Hugh Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor (1904-1909), [1] who died aged 4, after an operation for appendicitis. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. 9) Theman managing Angolas sovereign wealth fund invested it in projects he stood to profit from. Through his mother's subsequent marriage after his father's death, he was the stepson of George Wyndham. Nevertheless, the young 6th Duke, who took over from his father in 1979, firmly established himself in London and in the Northwestin fact more so than most of his predecessors, acting as chairman of a number of local charities in Cheshire and Liverpool, and chancellor of two of the newest universities in the country, first of Manchester Metropolitan (where I work) from its inception as a full-fledged university in 1992, then of Chester University when it too attained university status in 2005. At all events it stuck, and my husband's friends never called him anything but Bendor or Benny". Applebys officer noted: They do not have too many offshore holdings as they have to be very careful reputationally, as the property group is owned by trusts for the Duke of Westminsters family.. His first major art discovery was a mis-catalogued portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence being sold at a London auction in 2003 as a work by Lawrence's pupil George Henry Harlow. The Earl moved his own London residence from Millbank House (on the Thames) in 1805 to Mayfair, to a house he purchased from the Duke of Gloucester which he renamed Grosvenor House. 18th May 2016. Just four months after I revealed their clandestine romance, TV historian Dan Snow and glamorous heiress Lady Edwina Grosvenor have . Since 1984, they have been subject to a 10-yearly tax charge, although there are exemptions for agricultural land and trading businesses. Aside from his palatial residences at Grosvenor House in Mayfair and Cliveden, the 1st Duke yet again decided to rebuilt Eaton Hall in Cheshire. Gerald Hugh Grosvenor, cousin of the second duke, left no son. Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley was speaking at the inquiry in Edinburgh today, March 1. He became Duke of Westminster at the age of 25, following the death of his father on August 9, 2016, aged 64. The result is only a little better, especially with the stark contrast of the towering chapel and stable buildings. Gerald had had a long military career, as lieutenant-colonel, then a Yeoman of the Guard from 1952. Richard Grosvenor was created Baronet of Eaton in January 1622. He left no son. Paradise Papers bring to light key parts of structure used to manage 9.5bn fortune inherited last year by Hugh Grosvenor, 26. At his death he was said to be the richest man in Britain.'. The 3rd Marquis of Westminster succeeded his father in 1869, and was soon after raised once more in the peerage, to the top rank, a dukedom, in the resignation honours requested by Gladstone in 1874. It was quite unexpected when he died suddenly there in August 2016. My ancestors came from Germany to the American colonies in the 18th century and I am a proud Virginian. 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