Lady Sarah Chatto's son, Samuel Chatto, has officially announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Eleanor Ekserdjian. Samuel and Eleanor, both artists who live together in London, shared the news in a joint Instagram post accompanied by a series of black-and-white photographs. Samuel's caption read, "I'm really delighted to say that Ellie and I are engaged. And we couldn't be happier."
The photos also included an image of Eleanor showing off her porcelain engagement ring. Samuel confirmed that he proposed with a porcelain ring he made himself. The couple have been together since 2021. Buckingham Palace said that the couple's families were "delighted" by the news and that King Charles was "very happy for them both." The palace also announced that the wedding would take place "next spring."
Samuel Chatto, who is 30th in the line of succession to the British throne but does not undertake official royal duties, is known to have met his fiancée, Eleanor, while they were studying at the University of Edinburgh. Eleanor's father, Professor David Ekserdjian, is an art history professor at the University of Leicester, while her mother, Susan Moore, is an art critic for the Financial Times.
What an interesting ring. Correct me if my assumption is wrong, but isn’t porcelain terribly fragile? Doesn’t sound like it will endure as is traditional (a gold ring precisely to endure a lifetime!); but it’s unusual and beautiful. I had not heard of him before but I wish this young couple all the best.
ReplyDeleteSamuel Chatto is a grandson of the long deceased Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.
DeleteCharmant couple ; très délicate bague de fiançailles !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He has a baby face, he looks at least 18, but no 29
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the engaged couple. A porcelain ring does not seem very durable to me, but perhaps it is not for daily wear.
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Two creative individuals, on a life journey together. Interesting ring so unique and special to commemorate the occasion.
ReplyDeleteA charming and beautiful young couple! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI read that Samuel has made himself this ring. I have to say, that explains a lot, but still. I’m not impressed 🤭
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