Princess Margaret was adamant that her family wouldn’t be defined by their royal status, once noting: ‘My children aren’t royal, they just happen to have the Queen as an aunt.’

Born on 21 August, 1930, this weekend marks the birthday of the late royal, whose rebellious streak was never stifled by royal formality; whether rocking bold outfits, smoking heavily or hanging out with rock legends like Mick Jagger. 

But even long after her death over two decades ago, Margaret’s relatives continue to adopt a similarly down-to-earth approach.

Her children, David Armstrong-Jones, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, and the ever popular Lady Sarah Chatto, have forged successful, independent careers.

While David is a respected furniture maker and designer, Lady Sarah has established herself as an accomplished fine artist – creative roles that appear to have inspired their own children’s professional paths.

Now very much grown up and in their twenties, Margaret’s four grandchildren – Sam Chatto, Arthur Chatto, Charles Armstrong-Jones and Margarita Armstrong-Jones – have largely stepped away from royal life, pursuing their own careers and interests without the weight of formal duties.

From a recently engaged Bohemian ceramicist and a Royal Marines heartthrob to a glamorous jewellery designer, we take a closer look at Princess Margaret’s free-spirited grandchildren.

Pictured: Princess Margaret (1930 – 2002) with Lord Snowdon and their son Viscount Linley at Kensington Palace shortly after the birth of her daughter, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones

The Daily Mail takes a closer look at Princess Margaret’s free-spirited, now very grown-up grandchildren (Pictured: Britain’s Viscount Linley with his children Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Charles Patrick Inigo Armstrong-Jones, and nephews Samuel Chatto and Arthur Chatto)

Samuel Chatto 

Princess Margaret’s eldest grandchild, Samuel Chatto, has certainly inherited the family’s artistic streak. 

The 29-year-old, son of Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto, is a ceramic artist who has built a creative career well away from the usual trappings of royal life. 

Born on July 28, 1996, Samuel went to Eton College before studying art history at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with an MA in 2018, and later trained at the Royal Drawing School in London in 2020.

Mainly working with ceramics, Samuel has exhibited across the UK, Belgium and Japan, and in 2025 was an artist in residence at RAM Galleri in Oslo, Norway. 

His work is often inspired by his British upbringing and time spent in Japan, with a 2025 exhibition at Sokyo Gallery in Kyoto featuring pieces influenced by the landscapes and tea cultures of both countries, made using porcelain and local clays from Japan and Sussex. 

His love of ceramics has even made its way into his personal life, with Samuel recently getting engaged to fellow artist Eleanor Ekserdjian – and reportedly creating a porcelain engagement ring himself.

The couple have been linked since attending a Tatler party together in 2022, while Ekserdjian is also an artist whose work spans painting and film. 

The 29-year-old son of Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto, Samuel Chatto, is a ceramic artist who has built a creative career well away from the usual trappings of royal life

Pictured: Samuel Chatto, Daniel Chatto, Arthur Chatto and Lady Sarah Chatto in 2012

Mainly working with ceramics, Samuel has exhibited across the UK, Belgium and Japan, and in 2025 was an artist in residence at RAM Galleri in Oslo, Norway

Pictured: Sam with his now-fiancé and fellow artist Eleanor Ekserdjian

Samuel recently got engaged to Eleanor – reportedly creating her porcelain engagement ring himself

Samuel has another passion outside his creative work, too, having travelled to India in 2019 to train as a yoga teacher. 

Although he said he had no plans to teach, he described the experience in Rishikesh as ‘incredibly eye opening’, according to InStyle.

While he largely keeps out of the royal spotlight, Samuel has still attended some major family occasions, including Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in 2022, King Charles’ Coronation in 2023 and the royal Christmas gathering in 2024. 

As of 2026, he is 30th in line to the British throne – though his artistic career and interests indicates he is much more focused on forging his own path.

Arthur Chatto 

Younger brother to Samuel, Arthur Chatto, has taken a rather different path from his artistic sibling, swapping ceramics for geography, fitness and a career in the military. 

Born on February 5, 1999, Arthur, now 27, attended Eton College before heading to the University of Edinburgh to study geography – the same subject studied by Prince William.

As an avid fitness fan, Arthur took on a seriously ambitious challenge in 2020 when he and three friends entered the GB Row Challenge, attempting to row around the entire British coastline without stopping while raising money for environmental charities. 

He admitted to The Telegraph that it was a fairly risky adventure, joking that when it came to telling his mother Sarah about their plans, ‘it’s always best not to tell her the full details’ so she wouldn’t worry.

Younger brother to Samuel, Arthur Chatto, has taken a rather different path from his artistic sibling, swapping ceramics for geography, fitness and a career in the military

Born on February 5, 1999, Arthur (pictured in 2013), now 27, attended Eton College before heading to the University of Edinburgh to study geography

As an avid fitness fan, Arthur took on a seriously ambitious challenge in 2020 when he and three friends entered the GB Row Challenge, before joining the Royal Marines in 2021 

Despite his military career, Arthur has generally kept his personal life out of the spotlight and has since deleted his once-popular Instagram account

His adventurous streak later took him in a more official direction, with Arthur joining the Royal Marines in 2021. 

He went on to wear his uniform at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022, marking one of his more visible appearances alongside the Royal Family.

Despite his military career, Arthur has generally kept his personal life out of the spotlight and has since deleted his once-popular Instagram account. 

He was previously linked to classmate Lizzie Friend, with the pair reportedly dating in 2019 and still together when Arthur spoke to The Telegraph in 2020. 

Like Arthur, Lizzie was studying geography, but these days the royal relative appears to be keeping his focus firmly on his career and life away from the limelight.

Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley 

Princess Margaret’s grandson Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley, has inherited a title and a famous family name, but, as with his first cousin Samuel, his interests appear to be much more creative than traditional royal. 

Born on July 1, 1999, he is the eldest child of David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon, and his former wife Serena Stanhope. 

He inherited the courtesy title of Viscount Linley from his father in 2017 and is the future Earl of Snowdon, a title originally created for his late grandfather Antony.

Like many of his royal relatives, Charles was educated at Eton before going on to study product design engineering at Loughborough University. 

Princess Margaret’s grandson Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley, has inherited a title and a famous family name, but, as with his first cousin Sam, his interests appear to be much more creative than traditional royal

Pictured (L-R): Charles Armstrong Jones, Viscount David Linley and David Walliams attending ‘James Bond Spectre: The Auction’ at Christie’s King Street on February 18, 2016

Pictured: Charles Armstrong-Jones and Lord Linley at St Paul’s Cathedral in 2012 

Pictured: Serena, Countess of Snowdon, Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley, David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon and Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones

But rather than pursuing a career in engineering, he discovered a passion for music after graduating, with his younger sister, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, telling Tatler in 2023 that Charles is ‘very into his orchestral music’ and is self-taught.

He can sing, play the piano and guitar, and has even found a way to combine all of his talents using technology.

Margarita explained that he brings together recordings, including online choirs, on his laptop to create his own pieces of music – something people may see as a generally unexpected hobby for a future Earl.

Despite mostly keeping out of the spotlight, Charles joined his father and sister at the Royal Family’s annual Christmas gathering at Sandringham in 2025. 

At 26, he is still well removed from the main line of succession, but as the future Earl of Snowdon, he is set to inherit one of the more distinctive titles in the extended Royal Family. 

Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones

The youngest out of all four grandchildren, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones has also  inherited plenty of the family’s artistic streak – and perhaps a little of her grandmother’s love for statement looks. 

Born on May 14, 2002, she is the only granddaughter of Princess Margaret and was just eight when she stepped into the royal spotlight as a bridesmaid at Princess William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011. 

Although Margarita never met her grandmother, who died just three months before she was born, she has a particularly special connection to her. 

On her 21st birthday, her parents gifted her Princess Margaret’s engagement ring, featuring a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and designed to look like a rosebud. 

Margarita told The Telegraph in 2025: ‘I wear it to things I think she would want to be there for.’ 

The 24-year-old has also followed in the family’s creative footsteps, with a particular passion for photography and jewellery. 

After studying photography, art history and jewellery design at the Garden House and Tudor Hall, she attended Oxford Brookes University before leaving to train at Paris’s Haute École de Joaillerie. 

The youngest out of all four grandchildren, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones has also inherited plenty of the family’s artistic streak – and perhaps a little of her grandmother’s love for  statement looks

Pictured: Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones departs Westminster Abbey after the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023

Pictured: A young Margarita Armstrong-Jones and Lady Serena Linley attend a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee at St Paul’s Cathedral on June 5, 2012

With a particular love for jewellery, she has since set up her own brand: Matita, with designs ranging from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and brooches

Previously speaking to Tatler, she said: ‘I love fashion. I have always had an interest in it and I love experimenting with styles’

Previously speaking to Tatler, she said: ‘I love fashion. I have always had an interest in it and I love experimenting with styles.

‘I probably get the photography from my grandfather and the jewellery from my grandmother.’ 

Now pursuing jewellery design, Margarita was living in Italy to continue her studies as of November 2025, while showing off her own creations through her brand, Matita.

Her designs range from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and brooches – and her approach is anything but traditional. 

Discussing her taste, she told The Telegraph: ‘I love things that aren’t what they are supposed to be, playing with things, being a bit naughty, rebelling against the norm.’ 

She appears to have inherited her grandmother’s social side too, and despite being one of the more private younger members of the extended Royal Family, she joined her brother Charles at the Sandringham Christmas gathering in 2025. 

With her creative career taking off, Margarita is content carving out a style of her own – while carrying a very special piece of Princess Margaret with her along the way.