Prince George’s Billionaire Godfather: A Royal Connection to Wealth

Prince George, the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has a rather impressive godfather—none other than the billionaire Duke of Westminster.

This connection not only links him to wealth but also to some of the most coveted real estate in London.

The royal family has a long-standing tradition of appointing godparents, a practice that has seen many royals take on the role over the years.

Historically, the royal lineage has had numerous godchildren.

Queen Victoria, for instance, famously had around 58 godchildren, while the current Queen has 29.

Prince Charles has appointed 27 individuals as godparents, Princess Anne has seven, and Prince Edward has five.

However, when it came to selecting godparents for Prince George, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge decided to break away from the norm.

Instead of opting for fellow royals or high-ranking aristocrats, they chose close friends for this special role.

Among those selected were Oliver Baker, Amelia Jardine Patterson, Jamie Lothar Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William Van Cutsom, Zara Tindall, and notably, the Duke of Westminster himself.

The Duke of Westminster, known as Hugh Richard Lewis Grosvenor, is one of the wealthiest individuals globally.

Born on January 29, 1991, in London, he is the third of four children from the late Gerald Grosvenor, the 6th Duke of Westminster.

His upbringing was quite down-to-earth; he attended a state primary school alongside his siblings before moving on to private education at Mostenhouse School in Cheshire.

After his time at Ellesmere College, Hugh pursued a degree in countryside management from Newcastle University.

Following his studies, he gained experience working with various estate management firms.

However, his life took a significant turn when he inherited the title of the 7th Duke of Westminster after his father's untimely passing due to a heart attack at just 64 years old.

With this new title came an incredible fortune—an estimated £9 billion—and a number of prestigious estates.

The Duke not only holds the title of Duke but is also known as the Marquess of Westminster, Earl Grosvenor, Viscount Belgrave, and Baron Grosvenor.

Upon assuming his father's role, he became the head of the Grosvenor Group, a company that manages a vast portfolio of land and properties.

The Duke's holdings are nothing short of remarkable, encompassing large portions of London, including Park Lane, half of Mayfair, and 300 acres of Belgravia.