The Duke and Duchess of Westminster made a joint appearance on Monday as they visited the University of Chester—marking Olivia’s first public outing since news broke of the couple expecting their first child.
The visit to the Queen’s Park campus in Handbridge comes just one month after the pregnancy announcement. The couple toured several key sites, including the Chester Business School, the Wheeler building, and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society.
Olivia, who debuted her growing baby bump during the visit, was warmly welcomed alongside Hugh by Vice-Chancellor Professor Eunice Simmons, as well as Professor Kurt Allman, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of Science, Business and Enterprise, and Kirstie Simpson, Dean of Chester Business School.
Speaking about their visit, the Duke said: “It was a pleasure for Olivia and me to visit the University of Chester and see first-hand the amazing facilities and inspiring work taking place there.
“From the Business School’s regional and international engagement to the cutting-edge medical training technologies, the University is playing a vital role in shaping future professionals and contributing to both the local community and global education.”
Vice-Chancellor Professor Simmons also shared her thoughts: “I was delighted to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to the University. The visit was an informal opportunity to show them some of the university’s outstanding facilities and to discuss how we contribute positively to the region and beyond.”
The Duchess looked radiant as she supported her husband on this meaningful visit, with excitement continuing to build around the arrival of their first child.
