Overview
- Sam Chatto revealed the engagement on Instagram on Monday, sharing studio photos and saying he proposed with a porcelain ring he made himself.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed a wedding will take place next spring and said King Charles has been informed and is “very happy” for the couple.
- Both 29, Chatto and Ekserdjian met while studying at the University of Edinburgh, have dated since 2021, and work in the visual arts—Chatto as a ceramicist and Ekserdjian as a painter and film artist.
- Ekserdjian’s earlier invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024 and the couple’s recent attendance at family events signalled their close ties to the extended royal family despite Chatto having no official royal role.
- The handmade porcelain ring underscores the couple’s shared craft focus and personal symbolism, though experts note porcelain’s fragility may mean a more traditional ring could be chosen for daily wear while wedding date, venue and guest list remain unannounced.