Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has seemingly confirmed rumors of her new romance with aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, known as “Britain’s most eligible bachelor.” The news comes amidst Turner’s ongoing divorce and custody battle with ex-husband Joe Jonas.
Turner and Pearson were spotted together in west London, sharing a passionate kiss after brunch. Pearson, heir to the 4th Viscount Cowdray, resides in a £5 million mansion in Chelsea and comes from a family reportedly worth £224 million.
Shooting Trip and Paris Kiss Fuel Speculation
The couple further fueled speculation of their relationship when they joined Pearson’s aristocratic friends for a shooting trip at Blenheim Palace estate in Oxfordshire. Instagram pictures posted by a fellow guest showed Turner and Pearson smiling together.
Their romance first made headlines when they were photographed locking lips in Paris. Although their faces were not visible in the picture, sharp-eyed readers noticed the Louis Vuitton bag Turner carried, which is known to be one of her favorites.
An Eyewitness Account
An eyewitness claimed to have seen Turner and Pearson chatting and laughing outside Gare du Nord station in Paris. They arrived together and shared a passionate kiss before parting ways.
Divorce and Custody Battle
Turner and Jonas recently reached a temporary custody agreement for their two daughters, Willa and Delphine. The divorce has become messy, with Turner suing Jonas for the “wrongful retention” of their children and claiming she learned about the divorce through the media.
Meet Peregrine Pearson
Peregrine Pearson, also known as Perry, is the son of 4th Viscount Cowdray Michael Pearson and Marina Rose Cordle. His family owns shares in the publishing powerhouse Pearson plc. Perry is the heir to the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex and is involved in managing the estate, which includes the prestigious Cowdray Park Polo Club.
Ambitions and Responsibilities
In an interview, Pearson expressed his desire to pass on the estate to future generations in better condition. He also serves as a director for a property development company in London and is a brand ambassador for luxury wellington boot company Le Chemeau.
Previous Relationships
Prior to his alleged romance with Turner, Pearson dated Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark for three years. The couple reportedly split in 2020.
While Turner follows Pearson on Instagram, his account remains private with approximately 1,000 followers.
