Dick and Angel Strawbridge inundated with messages as they share 'poignant moment'

Edinburgh Live

28-06-2025

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Former Escape to the Chateau stars, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, have been showered with support following a heartfelt update they shared on social media.
The beloved duo, known for captivating audiences on Channel 4's popular series until its conclusion in 2022, are no strangers to updating fans about their charming life in France.
Tying the knot at their exquisite French chateau in 2015, the couple welcomed two children: Arthur, now aged 12, and Dorothy, who is 11. Recently, via Instagram, they marked an important family event as Arthur wrapped up his inaugural year at college — comparable to secondary school in the UK — boasting some notable achievements, as noted by the Express.
In a post featuring a snapshot of Arthur donning a shirt awash with signatures – potentially marking his final day – Dick and Angel expressed: "Congratulations to our big boy Arthur! His first year at college is officially over and he has had a ball.."
They further gushed: "It's a bit of a gushy parent moment...but this young man received some pretty big achievements this year...including coming 3rd in his school for a National French Mathematics competition...where he was competing against all ages up to 15!", reports Devon Live.
Continuing their earnest narrative: "Love him to bits and just could not be prouder... Dorothy still has a week left at school...and it's all go with spectaculars and end of school parties."
Concluding their update, they extended well wishes to all: "Have a fabulous Thursday!".
Arthur has been showered with supportive messages from fans celebrating his impressive achievement.
"Many congratulations Arthur, enjoy your holidays," a fan expressed, while another shared: "Wow that's fantastic Arthur, well done to you. Yes proud parent moments indeed."
A third contributed: "Congratulations and well done Arthur," along with another who said: "Well done Arthur, that's fantastic."
Dick Strawbridge, who is 65 years old, hinted at a potential return of Escape to the Chateau earlier this year during a conversation.
He explained the conclusion of the beloved show as coinciding with key events in his children's lives, noting Arthur's preparation for senior school and Dorothy approaching her own transition.
Speaking to a publication, he said, "The thing is, Escape to the Chateau is a year-long project for every season, and Arthur starts senior school, Dorothy is in her last year before she moves, and that change in the children was the rationale."
He further noted: "Because we had back in 2022 huge conversations saying, before they get all the pressures that young people have in their lives on them, it was time for us to walk away from the escape. That's why we did it."