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He was one of the UK's
richest landowners, with a fortune estimated at $10.8bn (£8.3bn) by Forbes
magazine. That would make him the world's 68th richest person and the UK's
third.
'Privacy'
One of his four
children, Hugh Grosvenor, the heir to the dukedom, is Prince George's youngest
godfather.
Giving news of the
duke's death, a spokeswoman said: "His family are all aware and they ask
for privacy and understanding at this very difficult time.
"No further
comment will be made for the time being but further information will follow in
due course."
Among properties
across the UK he owned 190 acres in Belgravia, an area near to Buckingham
Palace, and one of London's most expensive districts.
A Buckingham Palace
spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that Her Majesty the Queen is aware of
the news about the Duke of Westminster.
"A message of
condolence is being sent by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh."
The Prince of Wales
and Duchess of Cornwall are "deeply shocked and greatly saddened" by
the sudden death of their friend the Duke of Westminster, a Clarence House
spokeswoman added.
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