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Welcome to our live blog of what has been dubbed ‘the high society wedding of the year’, as the Duke of Westminster marries his bride Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral today, with the cream of aristocracy, royals and Cestrians watching on. We’ll be following every moment of the couple’s big day as it happens…
Dress designer Emma Victoria Payne finally gets a break from having to keep the veil and train she created in check
As the Just Stop Oil commotion calms, more guests – including the mother of the groom – head to the reception
Police escort apparent Just Stop Oil protestors away from the cathedral
Curious guests, including TV star Dan Snow, lean to get a closer look at orange ‘protest flare’
Breaking: Orange flare surrounds cathedral exterior with smoke – and is believed to have been fired by a Just Stop Oil protestor in the crowd
The groom’s sisters, Lady Edwina Grosvenor and Lady Viola Grosvenor, look delighted as they wave at the crowds
Time for the tin cans? Just married Duke and Duchess depart Chester Cathedral for family pile Eaton Hall – just four miles away
Unruly wedding train, part two: Bridesmaid struggles to keep the new Duchess of Westminster’s gown and veil from billowing in the wind
A smile from Prince William – who attended his close friend Hugh ‘Hughie’ Grosvenor’s nuptials solo
Guests – including Princess Eugenie – make their way out of Chester Cathedral to cheers from well-wishers waiting outside
Sealed with a kiss! Introducing the new Duke and Duchess of Westminster
Who’s officiating the marriage of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson today?
A little more detail on Princess Eugenie’s wedding attire…
Bride-and-groom’s trio of bridesmaids are pictured in simple white gowns and comfy-looking black ballet pumps with bows
Who’s singing Olivia down the aisle to meet her groom? Chester Cathedral Choir, which includes some very talented teen vocalists
A quick glance back, and a wave…and Olivia Henson is on her way up the aisle
More detail on the dress: Gown is by Emma Victoria Payne – and the bride is wearing a very special tiara
A breeze almost wreaks havoc – as the bride takes the arm of her father to enter the cathedral
A beautiful gown – with an impressive train, rustic posy and ‘something blue’ heels
Here comes the bride! First glimpse of Olivia Henson arriving at Chester Cathedral in her vintage Bentley
Get me to the church on time (in a 4×4): The vintage Land Rover the groom arrived in
Cameras poised: The proud people of Chester wave flags and point their phones at the cathedral doors as they await the arrival of the bride
Clip shows the moment Hugh Grosvenor arrived at his wedding with his best man by his side
Nice day for a white wedding! Guests continue to file into Chester Cathedral – taking selfies as they go
Settling the nerves: The Duke of Westminster meets the Dean of Chester, who will marry the couple in just 20 minutes’ time
A first glimpse of the groom! The Duke of Westminster waves at the crowds
Wedding guest Princess Eugenie looks elegant in sage green, wearing a cream pillbox hat
The first guests arrive – including Prince William and Princess Eugenie…