Samuel Chatto
British artist and royal family member (born 1996)
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Samuel Chatto (born 28 July 1996) is a British ceramic artist. He is a member of the extended British royal family as the elder child 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 July 2026[update], he is 30th in the line of succession to the British throne.
- Daniel Chatto (father)
- Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones (mother)
Samuel Chatto | |
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| Born | 28 July 1996 London, United Kingdom |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
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| Family | House of Windsor |
Early life and education
Samuel Chatto was born on 28 July 1996 in London, United Kingdom,[1] the eldest son of Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto.[2] He has a younger brother, Arthur.[3] Chatto is a grandson of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and Antony Armstrong‑Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, and a great-nephew of Elizabeth II. He was educated at Eton College, before studying at the University of Edinburgh, from which he graduated in 2018 with a degree in art history.[4] From 2019 to 2020, he attended the Royal Drawing School.[5]
Career
He became interested in pottery and completed a six-week apprenticeship at North Shore Pottery in Caithness. Chatto has a home studio, and has sold his creations on his own website.[6] He has spent time in Japan to learn pottery techniques.[7][2] His work has been displayed in various places, including a restaurant in Somerset and art galleries in Norway and Japan.[6][8] In 2019, Chatto spent six weeks in India to complete 200 hours of training to become a yoga instructor.[4][9]
Public appearances
Chatto does not have any official royal duties, but has attended several major royal events, including the state funeral of Elizabeth II,[10] the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.[7][6][11] He also attended a banquet during the state visit by Japanese Emperor Naruhito to the United Kingdom in 2024.[12][13] As of July 2026[update], Chatto is 30th in the line of succession to the British throne.[14]