There’s more than meets the eye with Peregrine Pearson, whose ex girlfriend, Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark, is the goddaughter of King Charles III. His father is a Viscount, a title he will someday inherit along with a massive net worth. He has a degree in business, management, and marketing from the University of West London. He’s the new boyfriend of Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner. And, if it matters, he’s a Scorpio native.
The Hon. Peregrine John Dickinson Pearson – or ‘Perry’, as he is more fondly known, recently made headlines when he was photographed locking lips with Game of Thrones‘ Sophie Turner. As a British aristocrat with a rather large family net worth, it’s not surprising that he has been called Britain’s ‘most eligible bachelor’ – though a new Instagram post by Sophie Turner has confirmed that he is officially off the market.
Peregrine Pearson: Family ties, a royal ex girlfriend, and more about Britain’s most eligible bachelor
Born on 27 October 1994, the 29-year-old Peregrine was born to Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson and Marina Pearson. As the eldest legitimate son to his father, who is the 4th Viscount Cowdray, he stands to inherit the family title and the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, Britain. With three older sisters, one younger brother, and one older half-brother in the family line, Peregrine is certainly well-suited to the role of future Viscount. A University of West London graduate, he boasts a degree in business, management, and marketing, subjects and expertise which are expected to come in handy as he maps out the bold and brave future of his rather large family estate.
Speaking to The Gentleman’s Journal in 2019, the Cowdray heir candidly discussed his family’s plans for the 16,500-acre Cowdray estate, which was purchased by his great-great-grandfather Sir Weetman Pearson in 1909. In 2011, his father, the 4th Viscount Cowdray put the sixteen-bedroom mansion known as Cowdray Park up for sale with an asking price of £25 million; the listing, which was handled by agents Knight Frank, included two lakes, two swimming pools, six cottages, twelve flats, a bowling alley, a cricket pitch, and a polo field spread out over 110 acres of land. However, when the property failed to find a buyer, the Viscount took it off the market and proceeded to convert two of the mansion’s wings into seven short leasehold luxury apartments. The reception areas would then be rented out for events including conferences, corporate events, and luxury weddings.
Peregrine assumed the role of director at Cowdray Estate in 2016. Today, the estate boasts a wealth of commercial potential, and the family hopes to keep it that way; the estate houses a Polo Club, a farm shop, a cafe, a golf club, wellbeing centres, and surrounding self-catering cottages. “Polo is what people see and it’s the face of the business,” Pearson shared, in his interview. He went on to add that there are other less-obvious elements to running the business-cum-homestead. “In the garden we’re building tree houses — essentially these super-high-end tree huts that people stay in.”
The ecosystem surrounding the Pearson business is one that ties many livelihoods together, creating a thriving utopia of sorts. Peregrine shares that the family employs 200 people full time, with an additional 150 in the summer and another 1,000 through tenanted businesses on the estate. That aside, the distinguished Viscount-in-waiting has other responsibilities on his plate; in 2019, he became director of Weetman Developments, a property investment and development company that operates in London and Sussex.
Peregrine began dating Greek royal Princess Maria-Olympia in 2020; while friends and family were hopeful for a happily-ever-after, the couple would inevitably drift apart. Peregrine was notably absent at the princess’ 27th birthday party earlier in July; and most tellingly after, the princess unfollowed the Instagram account belonging to Pearson and likewise removed all traces of him from her own page, marking the legitimate end of their three-year relationship.
Peregrine Pearson is the new boyfriend of Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner
In late October 2023, Peregrine Pearson was photographed out in Paris, at the Gare du Nord station with Game of Thrones and Dark Phoenix star Sophie Turner; Turner is currently undergoing divorce proceedings with her ex husband Joe Jonas, whilst Pearson had reportedly split from his ex girlfriend earlier in September.
Following the incident, the pair were seen together again, this time in London, where they were photographed walking together, hand-in-hand, clearly enjoying one another’s company. While neither Pearson nor Turner provided commentary on what appeared to be a budding relationship, a romance was clearly cooking beneath the surface. Pearson, whose parents had decided to split earlier in 2023, also opted to maintain a dignified silence. Sophie likewise remained mum on her budding relationship, though she did take to Instagram, posting a story as a cheeky dig at her ex husband Joe Jonas.
Going Instagram-official
On January 30 2024, Turner posted a set of photos onto Instagram, captioning it simply with, “Jägerbomb anyone?”. Her new beau featured prominently, and was even tagged among the photoset, always close by her side. The couple appear to be out on a skiing trip, enjoying life with two other friends and the company of one another. In one of the photos, the foursome are framed by a stunning backdrop featuring mountain ranges and sunlit visors, with Pearson’s arm snugly wrapped around the Game of Thrones star. Fans in the comments are certainly delighted with Sophie Turner’s new boyfriend, with many raising their arms to salute the “Queen in the North!”. Ultimately, it simply appears that fans are happy to see Turner happy.
What is the net worth of Peregrine Pearson and what is he set to inherit?
Details are scant on the ground regarding the personal net worth of Peregrine Pearson, though his Chelsea home is worth over an estimated £6 million. With his personal net worth deeply tied into that of his esteemed family’s generational wealth, it would be prudent to look at what the Cowdray family is worth: an estimated £224 million, as reported by The Sun. However, some reports place the net worth of his father, the 4th Viscount Cowdray at over £400 million. One thing remains clear: the future 5th Viscount Cowdray Peregrine Pearson has much to inherit – responsibility, a huge net worth, or otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Who is Sophie Turner’s new boyfriend?
Sophie Turner has been photographed kissing British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson – in Paris, and then again in London. Most recently, Turner shared a post on Instagram showing the couple enjoying a ski trip together, with two other friends.
– Who was Peregrine Pearson dating before Sophie Turner?
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark is the ex girlfriend of Peregrine Pearson.
The story originally appeared in Prestige Malaysia.
Emmelyn curates and creates content in Kuala Lumpur, where she's spent the past decade building a portfolio comprising copy and video spanning both print and digital platforms. Endlessly fascinated with cookbooks, interior design, aesthetics, and video games, she is also an ardent foodie - a lemon tart, lychee martini, and coffee enthusiast. Her favourite animal is the common wombat. She's written one award winning cookbook.
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