Kira Charatan

Kira Charatan has spent over two decades immersed in the historic archives of the Cadogan family and estate, uncovering rare treasures such as the Hon. Sir Edward Cadogan’s unpublished First World War diaries and photographs; leading to her co-authoring ‘Under Fire in the Dardanelles’ (2005). Her research has informed major publications including Cadogan and Chelsea: The Making of a Modern Estate (2017), Dan Cruickshank’s Built in Chelsea (2022), and Tamsin Perrett’s The Cadogan Family (2024). A seasoned spokesperson on Chelsea’s storied history, a frequent contributor to notable publications, and a passionate storyteller of Chelsea’s past, Kira brings history vividly to life with insight, curiosity, and flair.