Samuel Chatto (born 28 July 1996) is a member of the extended British royal family as the elder son of Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto. Through his mother, he is a grandson of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and a great-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II. As of 2026, he is 31st in the line of succession to the British throne.
Early life and education Samuel Chatto was born on 28 July 1996 at Portland Hospital, London,Who Is Princess Margaret's Grandson Samuel Chatto? the eldest child of Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones and Daniel Chatto, both of whom are artists. On his mother's side, he is the eldest grandchild of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, a great-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II, and a great-grandson of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.Who is Samuel Chatto? Queen’s great nephew is 29th in line to the throne On his father's side, he is a grandson of actor Tom Chatto. He has a younger brother, Arthur, with whom he attended Eton College.Introducing Samuel and Arthur Chatto: Princess Margaret’s grandsons
Chatto was christened at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Park, on 1 February 1997, witnessed by his maternal great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. He wore the original royal christening gown.Queen Mother and her great grandson Samuel Chatto
Chatto studied at the University of Edinburgh and graduated in 2018 with a degree in art history.Meet Samuel Chatto, Queen Elizabeth’s heartthrob grandnephew: the British royal is 29th in line to the throne, a pottery artist and qualified yoga instructor who trained in India From 2019 to 2020, he attended the Royal Drawing School.Like mother, like son! Lady Sarah Chatto shows off her artistic talents in a charity project, revealing the special gift she has passed on to Samuel Chatto
Career Chatto is interested in pottery and completed a six-week apprenticeship at North Shore Pottery, a studio in Scotland. He has a home studio and has sold his creations on his own website.The Lavish Life Of Princess Margaret's Grandson Samuel Chatto He has spent time in Japan to learn pottery techniques. His work has been displayed in various places, including a restaurant in Somerset and art galleries in Norway and Japan. In 2019, he spent six weeks in India to complete 200 hours of training to become a yoga instructor.
Public appearances Chatto does not have any official royal duties, but has attended several major royal events, including the state funeral of Elizabeth II, the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He also attended a banquet during the state visit by Japanese Emperor Naruhito to the United Kingdom in 2024.
He attends Christmas services with the royal family at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, and attended the annual Queen's Christmas Lunch at Buckingham Palace.Fan-Favorite Royal Samuel Chatto Made a Rare Public Appearance for King Charles’ Pre-Christmas Lunch Personal life Chatto began a relationship with Eleanor Ekserdjian in 2021, an artist who also studied at the University of Edinburgh and appeared at London Fashion Week. She is the daughter of David Ekserdjian.Who is Eleanor Ekserdjian? The artist set to marry into the royal family after boyfriend Sam Chatto proposed In July 2026, they announced their engagement. He made Ekserdjian's porcelain engagement ring.
As of 2026, Chatto is 31st in the line of succession to the British throne.
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External links Profile at Mutual Art Instagram