The $30 million royal wedding that brought them together

Samuel Chatto, grandson of Princess Margaret, and his girlfriend Eleanor Ekserdjian made a rare public appearance at Peter Phillips' wedding to Harriet Sperling. The pair, both 29,were pictured outside All Saints' Church in Kemble, Cirencester, on Saturday.

The couple met in 2021 while attending the University of Edinburgh and have been pictured together since 2022. Eleanor's invite to the wedding suggests she has been welcomed into the royal family, appearing relaxed around several levels of British Royalty.

Artistic muses and muse

Eleanor Ekserdjian, a painter and film artist, has found inspiration in her partner,Samuel Chatto, a ceramicist. She has included a sketch of him, entitled 'SAM', in a small collection of her works - once displayed at an exhibition at London's Gallery at Green & Stone.

Both Eleanor and Sam are graduates of the University of Edinburgh and studied at the Royal Drawing School in London. They are both passionate about their creative ventures, with Eleanor having had her pieces held in several private collections , including the Redfern Gallery in London .

A royal welcome for Eleanor Ekserdjian

Eleanor's invite to the wedding suggests she has been welcomed into the royal family, appearing relaxed around several levels of British Royalty. she wore a simple yet elegant navy blue dress, paired with a sleek black feather fascinator and a stylish check handbag from A.W. A.K.E Mode which retails for £419.

Sam opted for a quintessential morning suit consisting of a black blazer, grey waiistcoat and a black and white pinstriped trouser. He paired the dapper look with a crisp white shirt and a red tie featuring a jewel tone paisley print.

Artistic collaborations and royal connections

The pair are both passionate about their creative ventures, with Eleanor having collaborated with Sam on several projects. They posed for photos together at 'The Alchemist's Feast', the inaugural summer party and fundraiser for the National Gallery's Bicentenary campign in 2022.

After Christmas 2024, Sam and Eleanor were seen together again in February 2025 at London Fashion Week. sam showed support for his girlfriend, whose creative mind brought to life the Banshee of Savile Row runway show.

Editorial Take

Headlines Orbit's read:The royal family's hidden talent is not just limited to their artistic pursuits, but also their ability to welcome outsiders into their fold. The appearance of Eleanor Ekserdjian at Peter Phillips' wedding is a testament to this, and we can't wait to see what other artistic collaborations this talented duo has in store for us.