Lady Sarah Chatto, the 61-year-old daughter of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, shares a close bond with her cousin, King Charles III. The pair are said to enjoy painting together at Balmoral whenever possible, reflecting a shared passion for landscape art.
Sarah, who is 28th in line to the throne, developed her artistic talents under the influence of her father, a renowned society photographer. She studied at the Camberwell School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, and has exhibited works under her maiden name, Sarah Armstrong-Jones, at The Redfern Gallery in London. Her paintings, often expressive landscapes in bold colours, have won awards including the Winsor & Newton Prize and the Creswick Landscape Prize.
King Charles, also a talented watercolourist, has been painting since childhood. In 2022, 79 of his watercolours were exhibited at Chelsea's Garrison Chapel, featuring Scottish landscapes and scenes from abroad. He has described painting as a therapeutic exercise that 'refreshes parts of the soul which other activities can't reach.'
Sarah has strong royal connections, having served as chief bridesmaid at Princess Anne's wedding in 1973 and King Charles's wedding to Princess Diana in 1981. She is also a godmother to Prince Harry. Despite not undertaking official duties, she is a beloved member of the Royal Family and became president of the Royal Ballet in 2024.
