Who is Lady Sarah Chatto? Get to know Queen Elizabeth II’s niece and Princess Margaret’s daughter
Lady Sarah Chatto is Queen Elizabeth II's only niece. Aside from her royal status, what else do you know about her? Here is everything you probably didn't know about Lady Sarah Chatto.
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Lady Sarah Chatto is regarded as one of the British monarch's low-key royals. Many people admire her modesty. According to a royal insider, the Queen adored her and always sought her company as often as possible.
Profile summary
| Full name | Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth Armstrong-Jones |
| Also known as | Lady Sarah Chatto |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 1 May 1964 |
| Age | 58 years (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Kensington Palace, London, United Kingdom |
| Current residence | Kensington, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Mother | Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon |
| Father | Antony Armstrong-Jones |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Partner | Daniel Chatto |
| Children | 2 |
| School | Bedales School |
| University | Camberwell School of Art |
| Profession | Painter, Designer |
| Net worth | $18 million |
Lady Sarah Chatto's biography
Lady Sarah Chatto was born on 1 May 1964 in London at Kensington Palace. She is the second-born and only daughter of her parents. Her brother, David Armstrong-Jones, is the firstborn and was born on 3 November 1961. She also has three half-siblings through her father.
She grew up with her brother in Kensington Palace's nursery, Apartment 10. They were raised by a nanny named Verona Sumner. Their parents were relatively hands-on and taught them to build things and be creative.
Lady Sarah Chatto's parents
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Is Lady Sarah Chatto a royal? Yes, her parents are Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon.
Her parents married on 6 May 1960 at a ceremony held at Westminster Abbey. Their union did not last, and by 1976, the marriage had failed. The couple separated on 11 July 1978 but remained close friends.
Lady Sarah Chatto's mother, Princess Margaret, is Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister and only sibling. She was born on 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle in Scotland. She died on 9 February 2002, at the age of 71, in King Edward VII's Hospital in London, England.
Lady Sarah's father, Antony Charles, was a British filmmaker and photographer. He was born on 7 March 1930 in Belgravia, central London. He died on 13 January 2017, at the age of 86, and was buried in St Baglan's Church in Llanfaglan, Wales.
Lady Sarah Chatto's siblings
Lady Sarah has four siblings, David Armstrong-Jones, Lady Frances Von Hofmannsthal, Polly Fry and Jasper Cable-Alexander. David and Sarah are Princess Margaret's children, but the others result from relationships in which her father was involved.
Who is Sarah Chatto's half-sister? She has two half-sisters, Polly Fry and Lady Frances Von Hofmannsthal. Polly was born on 28 May 1960, while Frances was born on 17 July 1979.
Educational background
Sarah received a single A level in art when she graduated from Bedales School. She continued her education at Camberwell School of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts.
What does Lady Sarah Chatto do?
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Lady Chatto is a renowned painter and artist. Her work is on display at the Redfern Gallery, where it has been since 1995. In addition, she has won various awards, including The Winsor & Newton Prize in 1988 and The Creswick Landscape Prize in 1990.
She is also the vice president of the Royal Ballet, a classical ballet company based at the Royal Opera House in London.
Who is Lady Sarah Chatto's husband?
She is married to Daniel Chatto, a British artist and former actor. Daniel and Lady Sarah Chatto's wedding was held on July 1994, and they have been together ever since.
Who are Lady Sarah Chatto's children? The couple is blessed with two children. Samuel, the first child, was born in July 1996 and is 26 years old as of 2023. Arthur, the second child, was born in February 1999 and is 24 years old as of 2023.
Samuel Chatto, like his mother, is interested in art, whereas Arthur is more outgoing and enjoys adventures and exploration.
Where does Lady Sarah Chatto live?
Sarah lives with her husband and two kids in Kensington, London in a grade II-listed terrace house.
The couple also owns a Georgian country farmhouse near Midhurst in Sussex, given to Sarah by her godfather, Simon Sainsbury.
How rich is Lady Sarah Chatto?
Lady Sarah Chatto's net worth is around $18 million. Her net worth is thought to be derived from an inheritance given to her by her mother, Princess Margaret.
Were Princess Margaret's children at Queen Elizabeth's funeral?
Princess Margaret had two children, David Armstrong-Jones and Lady Sarah Chatto. They were both in attendance at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on 8 September 2022.
Lady Sarah Chatto and the Queen's relationship was unique as they were very close. The Queen had been known to have a close relationship with her late sister's children and is said to have taken a special interest in their welfare throughout their lives.
Both David and Lady Sarah have also attended various significant royal events, such as weddings, Royal Ascot, Trooping the Colour, and the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. In addition, they share a close relationship with their cousin, King Charles.
Why is Princess Margaret's daughter not a princess?
Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter, is not a princess due to how the British royal titles system works. In the United Kingdom, a woman does not inherit a royal title by birth or marriage. A woman can only be referred to as a princess if she is born to the monarch or marries a prince.
The children of Princess Margaret were described as Earl's children because their father, Antony Armstrong-Jones, was named Earl of Snowdon upon his marriage to Princess Margaret. As a result, Sarah Armstrong-Jones is referred to as Lady Sarah Chatto rather than Princess Sarah because she is the daughter of an Earl rather than a prince or the king.
Quick facts about Lady Sarah Chatto
- She is a godmother to Prince Harry, Lady Rose Gilman, and Lady Louise Windsor.
- She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her cousin Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer.
- She was employed to photograph the production of A Passage to India.
- Since 1995 she has exhibited her work at The Redfern Gallery.
Lady Sarah Chatto is a royal who prefers to live away from the spotlight. Lady Chatto was one of Queen Elizabeth's favourite relatives, and her down-to-earth personality made her famous.
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