Duke's wedding protest women released on bail

Orange powder paint was let off from a fire extinguisher outside the cathedral

Two women who were arrested after a protest outside the Duke of Westminster’s wedding have been released on bail.

Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, and bride Olivia Henson, 31, were outside Chester Cathedral with members of their wedding party, including the Prince of Wales, when orange powder paint was released from a fire extinguisher by a member of the crowd.

Police said the two women, aged 69 and 73, who were arrested on suspicion of public order offences had now been bailed until September 2.

Just Stop Oil claimed responsibility for the protest.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “Shortly after 1pm on Friday, a coloured flare was released by two women, believed to be protesting on behalf of Just Stop Oil, in St Werburgh Street, Chester.

Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 33, married Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral

“Officers were immediately on the scene and two women were quickly arrested on suspicion of public order offences.

“The 69-year-old woman, from Bristol, and 73-year-old woman, from Ipswich, have both been released on police bail until September 2.”

About 400 guests, including Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, attended the wedding before a reception was held at the duke’s family estate at nearby Eaton Hall.