Britain’s 3rd richest man, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster is dead; his 25 year old son inherits £9.35bn

Britain’s third richest man, billionaire landowner and Duke of Westminster Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor is dead.

The billionaire aged 64 had a heart attack this morning and died at the Royal Preston hospital in Lancashire.

Duke was worth £9.35bn, making him the third richest British national. He was also the 68th richest billionaire in the world.

His son Hugh will now inherit the entire estate, including the family seat in Cheshire, Eaton Hall, at the age of just 25….his picture when you continue….

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Hugh and wife Natalie

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