Secrets of The Grosvenor Family (Documentary)
This full-length documentary discusses the Grosvenor Family - members of the British aristocracy who have been "old money" since the Norman Conquest of 1066 and now have a London property empire that is worth billions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 The "Old Money" British Family That Owns Half of London
15:22 Inside The "Old Money" Mansions of The Grosvenors
29:54 The British Aristocrat Who Accidentally Married "Old Money"
48:09 Hugh Grosvenor: The 32-Year Old Billionaire
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For nearly a millennium, the Grosvenor Family has navigated the turbulent tides of political, economic, and social change with unmatched acumen and resilience.
Through astute marriages, shrewd investments, and an intrinsic understanding of power dynamics - their legacy has crafted a blueprint of aristocratic survival and flourish in a world that has relentlessly evolved around them.
Tracing their lineage back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, today, we will study how they’ve emerged not merely as a lineage of nobility but as a multibillion-dollar dynasty - holding vast swathes of London under their stewardship.
Indeed, their story is a vivid chronicle of survival, power, and the subtle art of influence, echoing through the corridors of history into the digital pulse of the modern age.
At the heart of the Grosvenor family's wealth is their ownership of some of the most valuable real estate in London.
Their property portfolio, managed by the Grosvenor Group, spans across upscale districts like Mayfair and Belgravia, representing an inheritance of urban development meticulously crafted and expanded since the 17th century.
This immense property empire not only underscores the family's financial strength but also reflects a deep-rooted influence in shaping London's architectural and socio-economic framework.
The grandeur of the Grosvenor estate extends beyond their urban holdings, with opulent mansions and sprawling estates that symbolize the family's historical and ongoing affluence.
These properties are not just luxurious dwellings but are emblematic of the family's longstanding heritage and their role in the annals of British aristocracy.
The estates, passed down through generations, are maintained with a keen eye for preserving the legacy and the lifestyle that comes with such heritage, encapsulating the true essence of "old money" living.
Amidst the tales of wealth and properties, the personal lives of the Grosvenors carry their own intrigue.
Notably, Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, made headlines with his marriage to Olivia Henson, a union that seemed to blend love with the advantageous melding of social standings.
This marriage not only fortified Hugh's social position but also brought a fresh spotlight to the discreet nature of his wealth management.
Despite the vast riches at his disposal, Hugh Grosvenor is known for his low-profile demeanor, focusing on maintaining the family's privacy and ensuring the strategic growth of their assets without the usual flamboyance associated with new wealth.
Hugh Grosvenor's approach to wealth, particularly his understated public presence despite being a billionaire at a young age, illustrates a modern adaptation of "old money" discretion.
He manages his financial affairs with an emphasis on privacy and long-term stewardship, indicative of a deeper understanding of the responsibilities that come with his inheritance.
His actions reflect a conscious effort to balance public expectations with a personal commitment to the family's legacy, demonstrating that the secrets of the Grosvenor family's enduring influence lie as much in their management of wealth as in their storied history.
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Wow! The Grosvenors are more Royal than the Royals. Definitely in league with the Rothchilds. (I was stunned to learn that they own much of Silicon Valley, California, USA). What is so neat is that Hughie is such a humble low country farmer - and now he is married to a most lovely companion. May they be blessed with many children.
@marmor73
5 күн бұрын
Downton Abbey farmer??? Please more like bill gates owns the best farmland in most of America 😮
@kimberlytyrcha5930
4 күн бұрын
How do you know that they want "many" children?
They have survived since the Norman Conquest! Wow!
@marylou3995
8 күн бұрын
So are you! Your just not famous or a land owner,,,
The world is quietly run by these rich and powerful families, isn't it?
@angelaberni8873
Ай бұрын
Absolutely!!!
@selmahare
Ай бұрын
Yes, it is.
@oliveranikolich5317
Ай бұрын
Those that are actually running the show have no interest in being known by the subjects let alone to have their documentary on some tacky digital channel. I’m not sure where to point here in the U.K. bloodlines go back to Persia…..well, red Haifa is apparently about to be sacrificed after almost 2000 years….
@susaneaglstein181
Ай бұрын
Yup
@mercedesbeard6974
Ай бұрын
Yes, it is. And they are very much part of the elite that is behind the WEF
I live on the Wirral which is between three cities Chester, Liverpool and Manchester I met the 6th Duke Gerald Grosvenor on numerous occasions he was not a man who lets say full of himself thinking he was better than everyone else he would talk to anyone and he would walk to his local pub as well. When he died he was moured in the local area . One development he worked on personally was Liverpool One to this day it is packed 7 days a week restaurants busy and hotels full the city is booming once again . Thank You Gerald Grosvenor RIP , Hugh Grosvernor the 7th Duke went to a Private School in Parkgate Wirral Mostyn House it's now closed down but had a fantastic reputation , I went to a different Private school on the Wirral but we used to play them at Rugby and Rugby I'm 57 so I left school many years before Hugh was born obviously !!!!!!!!
@Luke_05
17 күн бұрын
I’m from Liverpool and I never knew they helped with Liverpool One! How fascinating
@constancehaynes8528
12 күн бұрын
Oppression is oppression regardless of being polite n nice by those they abuse. It's imperials and that family like all the elites thrive in inequality. Western Civilization created so they can enslave and control the masses. Would we have schools, religion if it wasn't forced on us? Their a big fat crime family the original mafia.
@lily_m3538
10 күн бұрын
Natalia is a stuck up pain in the **** though.
Leave Hugh alone, The Duke of Westminster is a lovely young man that can walk with everyone and gain their trust and be loved them alll. He's fair, honest and normal.....he understands the struggles of people and helps them out if he can as would his father. They are a family that loves people and wants to help. He's an amazing young man.......let him show everyone just what is in his heart.
@countessAugusta
Ай бұрын
...like tax evasion?
@countessAugusta
Ай бұрын
...i mean his forebears. Not Hugh
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
@@countessAugustaTax evasion is illegal but tax minimisation is legal . Who voluntarily pays more tax than they need ?
@boomerang_911
9 күн бұрын
@@countessAugusta tax evasion is a way of life. Everybody is moving out of California because of the onerous taxes. Moving to states with no state taxes is tax evasion - ikr. All the migrants in my area are getting paid cash only under the table for their work. And it is a massive workforce that is not paying taxes. That is tax evasion - ikr. So sit back and consider your position on this!
I vaguely remember a Staten Island Ferry which was named for a Grosvenor. As a youngster in NYC, I found that an interesting name!
A very interesting documentary. You gave a lot of information, I didn't know.
@boomerang_911
9 күн бұрын
Probably the best documentary ever done on the Grosvenors IMHO. And really appreciate that it is current. Well done and well researched. We are lucky to have this documentary.
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
7 күн бұрын
Wow! Thank you for the kind words, that really means a lot! We hope to make more and more videos of this quality soon
Gerald was a real gentleman and im sure his son will be the same.... Great family.
I enjoyed this very much. Thank you
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
Ай бұрын
Great to hear you liked it! Thanks!
Respect caveated as long as they accomplished this fairly and squarely
Can you look at the Royal dukes. Duke of Sussex, Duke of York, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Gloucester, and Duke of Kent
His dad wood be so proud keep up the good work. Legend 👍🏻
Wonderfulxxxthank you for sharing❤
Always Excellent. Thank you.
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
Ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@ortenciafigueroa2782
20 күн бұрын
@@OldMoneyDocumentaries.i.quien.es.richa.no.conosco
Fascinating! This is so well done too. Just subbed -- thank you for uploading this educational look into the wealthy of the UK. Interesting to this USA viewer.
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub and hopefully you will enjoy our American docs as well :) cheers
@dalhousiekid
13 күн бұрын
@@OldMoneyDocumentaries I will 😊
Poor Meg , missed this one !
@Karen-lo5oi
6 күн бұрын
She's eating her heart out but, let's get real, she would have never stood a chance.
Prince George did not go to the wedding of his godfather .
@kimberlytyrcha5930
4 күн бұрын
He had school that day.
@chezvii2072
4 күн бұрын
@@kimberlytyrcha5930 Would you not go to the wedding of your godfather ?
a friend had a Lease hold flat in Mayfair 2 beds her lease had 5 years left on it so many agents wanted to buy the flat with the short lease for a quarter of its value to renew the lease was £650K for 99 yrs ,She renewed the lease and now rents the property out for £2k a week people who have rented it are Not residents of UK so pay 1 year rent up front for 1 year ,
Wealth brings responsibility not entitlement. I hope we learn that and stop celebrating such self indulgence.
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Good, clear narration. Thank you. But, Belvoir Castle is pronounced Beavor.
AMAZING history 👍🏻
Dankjewel Zeeuwse gronden Jan b zal ik je meen😢😢😢😢😊
can't you even do a documentary without mentioning the sussexes
I wish my family was friends with William the Conqueror.
@bigbarry8343
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I've seen some of those family tree pictures on Malta, where it was required to enter some religious institutions. They were hilarious. Grosvernors are just as ancient as "The Windsors".
@eshaibraheem4218
Ай бұрын
What was/is your mother tongue ? How did your family converse with William? Were they Normans? Time you learned English.
@annanikia7949
8 күн бұрын
😂
There's so many things particlarly gross about this while so many suffer through no fault of their own. Hardworking and homeless, because of the rampant greed inherent in these landowning families
@IrishTexan09
Ай бұрын
How many “hardworking and homeless” do you actually know?
@RM-ti8nf
Ай бұрын
@@IrishTexan09 I meet a lot of them- and read about more of them who are seeking info about possible shelter from local community groups. How many do you know?
@kayhathaway6956
Ай бұрын
The Bible says that “we will always have the poor with us.”
@princessbuttercup8954
9 күн бұрын
@@kayhathaway6956 The Bible is a fairytale
@1949Matilda
9 күн бұрын
What is "rampant greed" about inheriting wealth? Sounds like jealousy to me. I believe the Grosvenors do much to help those in need. I do not envy anyone: it is the best way to live. There are many people much better off, and much worse off, than me.
That’s the new American Embassy at Nine Elms, don’t think that’s Grosvenor land? The old one was in Grosvenor Square itself. Not sure the diplomats like it down there.
@pedanticradiator1491
Ай бұрын
The story is the US Government tried to buy the freehold of the Grosvenor Square property but the then Duke said OK but first he wants his family's land in Virginia back
@user-sz2ut4od6s
7 күн бұрын
@@pedanticradiator1491 The land was confiscated after the American war of independence and comprises 1,200 acres of prime Florida real estate.
@pedanticradiator1491
7 күн бұрын
@@user-sz2ut4od6s I know
there is an entire square named after them in Washington, D.C. Grovesner Square
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
7 күн бұрын
Grosvenor Metro Station :)
the secrets of the greed family more like
Quality wedding reception ensues for Hugh,I will look forward to receiving my Wedding invitation 😅😅😅😅😅
@OldMoneyDocumentaries
28 күн бұрын
😁
When I think of London I don't think of my days at Barclay's or Cricklewood junction. I think of Henry VIII. Away to listen.
幸運的小伙子。其父的叔叔因終身未娶，所以其父是繼承人。
My old bosses lol
Govserners are so wealthy family dystany that makes alot of good money
Guessing any woman marrying into wealth is going to bring a mass of her own family's money with her.
Do they manage any charities?
@michaelmontagu3979
14 күн бұрын
Many. The current Duke is deeply involved with helping disadvantaged young people and children. He also supports a charity for helping ex service people and gave £12.5 million to the NHS during Covid.
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
One of their trusts seems to be totally designated to charity .
Interesting information…but not easy to follow the narratives of those years of history because of the LOUD NOT REALLY A GOOD CHOICE of MUSIC for the subjects!
@dalhousiekid
Ай бұрын
I can barely hear it...
@pomme800
24 күн бұрын
No kidding.... typical French accordion music used as a backdrop for London ...🙄..ridiculous
3cheers for lady Edwina.
I love you so. I miss you so One. Love. Ph To GOD be the glory ❤+❤+❤+
Nice to know more about my 19th cousins removed.
I bet Methane Markle is kicking herself she missed out on Hughie.
@Vietnamthwcountryhuman
9 күн бұрын
Not his type. Greater expectations
@Mjolie70
9 күн бұрын
You hater go get your meds
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
She is just about old enough to be his mother .
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
@@boomerang_911 Meghan is just a couple of years off being his mother .
@boomerang_911
9 күн бұрын
@@BlackStump172 my apologies thank you for replying. I misunderstood you completely and have deleted my comment in this thread in respect to you.
WOW how the devil PAYS. UNTIL you END COMES lol
I wander if the Hoare Ancestors the banking family had any involvement in the slave trade and if they profited and acquired compensation when slavery was abolished…..
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
Why would you care now after nearly 200 years ? Irrelevant and especially irrelevant to a very distant relative .
@boomerang_911
9 күн бұрын
The Internet is so accessible - the world looks in. There will be endless references to racism thanks to Harry and Meghan of Sussex. We go on into such a sad future. Thank God we have anchors that are keepers of England’s heritage - and above all, the greatest stewards of England’s land. Thank you.
They Would take the pennies off your eyes.
There needs to be a rise of the lower classes.
Take that dear Harry.
hello Grosvenor. Family and All Lady. Billionaires Whatever happen ❤❤❤ you know ❤+❤+❤+
Marea .brita . Autocarr .. .famyii
Who's the Daddy I wonder!
Olivia looks twice Hugh's age
@WickedVilla
9 күн бұрын
She really looks very nice and sweet; so sorry she doesn’t look like a young slag🙄
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
No she does not , but he does look like he is in his mid twenties , lucky young man .
@margaretsmist7140
3 күн бұрын
Take a look at their engagement photo- she looks the same age as
What a shame he didn't get the chiseled good looks of his big mummy and sisters. He could use that bulldozer jaw the rest of them have. He's a pretty thing.
Wedding first , then Williams divorce announcement 😢
@LeahStockdale
10 күн бұрын
Come up with something new meghan, so boring 🙄🤥
@WickedVilla
9 күн бұрын
You must be one of megans sugars; why don’t you find a nice rock to crawl back under?🙄
@BlackStump172
9 күн бұрын
Lord , why say silly things . So childish .
@LeahStockdale
9 күн бұрын
@@BlackStump172 Only meghan's fans say silly things
@bewareofpigeons
9 күн бұрын
Oh really, and do you have some insider info? Or are you just mischief making, like so many malicious creeps who've found their calling on social media and KZread?
All that money & no class.. spare us
@dalhousiekid
Ай бұрын
So why watch?
@stevefowler3398
Ай бұрын
What exactly do you mean? They define class. I am guessing that you are sitting in your council flat, eating a spam sandwich, and oozing class from every pore.
@dennisdearden2652
Ай бұрын
@@stevefowler3398😂😂 couldn't have put it better myself.
@nicolad8822
Ай бұрын
In what way no class?
@marthapettitt7589
Ай бұрын
@@nicolad8822 There was no need to justify the fiance's existance like that.
Iullie .sosesc ..
They are ordinaire criminals, shamefull
@rubyus7332
26 күн бұрын
Too much of Marx, Lenin and … Bernie 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣
@michaelmontagu3979
13 күн бұрын
And yet the Duke finances a charity to help disadvantaged children, another helping wounded ex service people and gave £12.5 million to the NHS during Covid. Interesting to know what you do to help others.
@boomerang_911
9 күн бұрын
@@rubyus7332 TES‼️🤣🤣🤣
@GusMac-kv7zi
8 күн бұрын
@@michaelmontagu3979 For what? Everything was shutdown unless you had a cold but we got some lovely tic toc dances, my favourite was the one with the fake corpse in a body bag and at the feet they tagged it with the dreaded new cold...slave. But worry not when you can't get meat anymore you will have jackfruit simulated meat, yum, thanks to Hughie. We have the largest new facility for the production of crickets and then we have Gates fake meat and soon Tyson. Synthetic food for us little people meanwhile they shall eat hardy and 100% organic. Donations are a tax write off don't you know?