Westminster Latest How the Duke of Westminster dodged IHT Features When the Duke of Westminster died recently, he left behind a vast estate – much of it exempt from inheritance tax. How so? Simon Wilson explains. Features 19 February 1674: Treaty of Westminster gives New Amsterdam to England Features The Treaty of Westminster, signed on this day in 1674, gave New Netherland – and its capital New Amsterdam – to England. By Ben Judge Published 19 February 15 Features