UK's Richest Aristo Lends Priceless Pieces of Art

The UK's richest aristocrat, the Duke of Westminster, has lent several priceless masterpieces to the Chester Grosvenor Museum in Chester. The four pieces: two Rembrandts and two David Teniers the Younger's, will be on display until September 30, 2009. The Teniers pieces are entitled "Saying Grace before a Meal" and "Interior of a Tavern", while the Rembrandt pieces include "A Man with a Hawk" and "Lady with a Fan".

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Aristo Facts

Twenty-five years ago today, the 8th Duke of Westminster, opened Guilden Sutton Village Hall. To read the full story, click here.

Aristo Facts

The Duke of Buccleuth & Queensbury (right) owns more than 250,000 acres.

The Dukes of Northumberland and Westminster own more than 100,000 acres each throughout the UK.

Source: The Sunday Times, July 4, 2009