Princess Eugenie stuns in stylish black gown with a daring thigh-high split as she is snapped making…

Princess Eugenie stuns in stylish black gown with a daring thigh-high split as she is snapped making her way to the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson’s wedding party Eugenie, 34, changed out of the sage outfit she wore for wedding service READ MORE: Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson were joined by glam aristocratic and royal guests at their Chester Cathedral wedding (but no sign of Prince Harry!) By Maria Chiorando For Mailonline Published: 11:03 BST, 8 June 2024 | Updated: 11:06 BST, 8 June 2024 e-mail 18 shares 8 View comments Princess Eugenie was photographed wearing a daring black dress as she boarded a coach taking guests to the Duke and Duchess of Westminster’s wedding party yesterday. The 34-year-old royal changed out of the chic green frock she wore while attending the marriage service of Hugh Grosvenor, 33, and Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral. Mother-of-two Eugenie, who is the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, was among the 400 guests at the nuptial do dubbed the ‘society wedding of the year’. Following the marriage service, guests were seen leaving the venue in coaches to go to a lavish reception at the Grosvenor family seat, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester. The newlyweds have kept details of the party under wraps, though it has been reported that guests tucked into lemon cake during the bash. Eugenie looked glamorous in a black maxi dress, featuring short sleeves and colourful floral embroidery down its front as she made her way to the post-wedding event. Princess Eugenie is pictured boarding one of the coaches taking guests to the evening party following the wedding of The Duke of Westminster to Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral The 34-year-old royal (pictured) changed into a black maxi dress for the evening party. Her frock boasted a daring thigh-high split She paired the frock with high-heeled gold sandals and a coordinating gold clutch bag. Eugenie, who attended Marlborough College like the bride, wore her chestnut locks in a chic part-up, part-down do, leaving some of her tresses to flow past her shoulders. The royal – who appeared to be attending the event solo, without her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two children August, three, and Ernest, four – finished her ensemble with a classic make-up look. Opting for a natural, matte base and pink lip, she emphasised her eyes, wearing black eyeliner and smoky dark eyeshadow. Her daring party outfit was quite a departure from the olive pleated dress she sported during the cathedral service. Eugenie paired the green midi dress with a cream fascinator, a dainty necklace and gold hoop earrings. King Charles’ niece Eugenie was not the only royal at the wedding – the Prince of Wales, 41, was also in attendance. As part of the groom’s wedding party, Prince William was snapped while performing his duties as an usher during the service. Mother-of-two Eugenie appeared to be attending the event solo, without her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two children August, three, and Ernest, four Other high society guests attending the wedding included Charlie van Straubenzee and his wife Daisy, whose daughter Clover is believed to have Prince Harry as her godfather. Also in attendance was William Van Cutsem, an old friend of Prince William, and another of George’s godparents, and Charlie van Straubenzee, also a good friend of William and Harry. And of course, it wasn’t just the society guests that thousands of well-wishers gathered outside the cathedral to see – it was the high profile couple themselves, the Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor, and his bride Olivia Henson (now the Duchess). The Duke (reportedly known to his friends as ‘Hughie’) proposed to Olivia in 2023 at his family seat, Eaton Hall in Cheshire, after they had been dating for two years. The aristocrat released a statement about the happy news, saying: ‘The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson are delighted to announce they are engaged to be married. OUTFIT CHANGE: Princess Eugenie looked sensational in a long-sleeved olive dress as she departed Chester Cathedral. She later changed into a black maxi dress for the reception The royal put on an elegant display as she attended the Duke of Westminster’s society wedding of the year to Olivia Henson yesterday, pairing her olive frock with a cream fascinator ‘The couple, who have been together for two years, recently became engaged at the Duke’s family home at Eaton Hall in Cheshire. Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news. ‘Hugh Grosvenor, The Duke of Westminster, is Grosvenor’s Chair as well as Chair of the Westminster Foundation. Miss Henson works for Belazu, a B-Corp certified food company based in London.’ Olivia, 31, who attended Marlborough College and completed a Hispanic Studies and Italian degree at Trinity College in Dublin, was reported by Tatler to have left her role at Belazu to focus on her new ‘era’. Olivia descends from the Hoare banking family as well as the Marquesses of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland, according to the Telegraph. The outlet also says her uncle is the Grand Master of Scottish Freemasons and her father is stockbroker Rupert Henson. RoyalsPrincess Eugenie Share or comment on this article: Princess Eugenie stuns in stylish black gown with a daring thigh-high split as she is snapped making her way to the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson’s wedding party e-mail 18 shares Add comment