A spokesperson for the Grosvenor Estate said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we can confirm that the Duke of Westminster, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor (64) died this afternoon at Royal Preston hospital. One of Britain’s richest men and most influential landlords, the Duke of Westminster, has died at the age of 64. The duke, whose Grosvenor property company traces its roots back to the 17th century, heavily invested in London property and owned large amounts of commercial and residential space in some of the city’s most expensive areas. Grosvenor was reported to have added £37.7m to his wealth last year as his property empire paid its first dividend since 2010. A close friend of Prince Charles, he was godfather to Prince William while one of his four children, Hugh Grosvenor, is a godfather to Prince George.

Source: The Guardian August 09, 2016 21:48 UTC