As the British monarchy faced health crises in recent months (both King Charles and the Princess of Wales were receiving cancer treatment), key players have stepped forward.
Among the royal family, the Princess Royal, her brother the Duke of Edinburgh and his wife Sophie appear to have increased their public appearances and engagements.
And among them, a young member could play a key role in the future of the Firm: Lady Louise Windsor.
Prince Edward’s eldest daughter was unable to attend the in the annual Easter on Sunday, missing the tradition for the second year in a row, due to his studies.
But not only has she established herself as the late Prince Philip’s “favourite granddaughter”, she is also following in the Prince of Wales’ footsteps by enrolling at the University of St Andrews.
Prince Edward’s eldest daughter was unable to attend the annual Easter Sunday, missing the tradition for the second year in a row due to her studies. But she has not only established herself as the “favorite granddaughter” of the late Prince Philip. In the photo from last year’s coronation.
In his Palace Confidential newsletter, WhatsNew2Day editor Richard Eden said the contribution of the Duke of Edinburgh and his family “has never been more important.”
“Although he is far down the line of succession, in 14th place, the Duke of Edinburgh is busier and more prominent than ever as he carries out his duties while his older brother, King Charles, is undergoing cancer treatment,” he said last month. .
“Edward and his wife, Sophie, are often overlooked because they do not seem to attract media attention and seem happy to carry out their numerous royal engagements and foreign visits quietly and smoothly.”
He continued: “In my opinion, another great service the couple could do for the country would be to encourage their children, Lady Louise and James, the Earl of Wessex, to become royals when the time is right.”
‘Louise, 20, is in her second year at the University of St Andrews, while James, 16, will sit his GCSE exams this year.
“When Prince William becomes King, I hope he will follow the example of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and ask his cousins, including Lady Louise and James, to share royal duties with him.
‘Hopefully William will realize that a “thinned down” monarchy would not safeguard the institution, as some claim, but would lead to its irrelevance and eventually its death.
“What better way to play to your strengths than with an injection of energy from young people who have been instilled with the values ​​of public service and duty from birth?”
She is much loved by the Royal Family and was particularly close to her late grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Photographed in May of last year.
Lady Louise has largely been shielded from the public eye by her parents, but in the coming years you could see her step forward in public.
She is loved by the Royal Family and was particularly close to her late grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Lady Louise was her seventh granddaughter. And for Philip, she brought not only joy but also a sense of personal pride.
This was because she became the first royal to officially bear the surname Mountbatten-Windsor, thus allowing Philip’s surname, Mountbatten, to continue into the future of the royal family.
A former aide said Philip would be “delighted” that, 55 years after the birth of his first child, a member of the Royal Family was finally carrying on the Mountbatten line.
Lady Louise was baptized in the private chapel at Windsor with godparents Lady Sarah Chatto, Lady Alexandra Etherington, Mrs Francesca Schwarzenbach and Mr Rupert Elliott, as well as Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
The young royal shared a love of carriage driving with the late Duke of Edinburgh, who was instrumental in establishing the activity as a sport in Britain.
Following his retirement, Philip had more time to enjoy carriage driving, one of his favorite pastimes since the 1970s. He raced carriages near Norfolk before representing Great Britain in several world and European championships.
Sophie previously revealed that Prince Philip was “very happy” when his granddaughter wanted to take up the sport.
Prince Edward’s eldest daughter was unable to attend the annual Easter Sunday, missing the tradition for the second year in a row due to her studies.
Lady Louise, who has also previously been described as Her Majesty’s “favourite” granddaughter and a “secret weapon” for the Firm, was just one of a number of royals to make a public appearance in tribute to the monarch. She is pictured with her mother and her brother during the Coronation celebrations.
Pictured: Lady Louise and her brother, along with Mike Tindall at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘My father-in-law was always very good at encouraging, he really encouraged Lady Louise. So when she not only said “please can I try it” but he also showed talent for it, he was just brilliant to her?
“They used to chat about it and he always turned up if she competed in the Great Park, he always turned up to watch her and observe her training days.”
Lady Louise paid tribute to her grandfather’s legacy by taking part in a carriage driving event in April 2022, on the weekend of the anniversary of his death.
In September of that year, after the late Queen’s death, Lady Louise looked somber as she joined other members of the royal family to attend a memorial service at Balmoral.
Lady Louise, who has also previously been described as Her Majesty’s “favourite” granddaughter and a “secret weapon” for the Firm, was just one of a number of royals to make a public appearance in tribute to the monarch.
That year he was front and center at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, joining his parents at the Commonwealth Games and making his successful television debut in a documentary about his beloved grandfather.
Lady Louise Windsor pictured during a vigil in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall on September 17, 2022.
In 2011, she was a bridesmaid at William and Kate’s wedding.
It was also revealed last year that Lady Louise had been working in a garden center during the summer before going to university, earning £6.63 an hour.
The 20-year-old is currently studying English literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, which is where Kate and William’s relationship blossomed.
According to the University website, both the week before and after Easter still count as teaching time.
This period is followed by two weeks of revision, with exams beginning on Saturday 20 April.
Lady Louise was confirmed to attend the University of Scotland in autumn 2022.
Lady Louise is currently in her second year of the course and also missed the annual Easter Sunday service last year, indicating she may not attend next year’s event due to her degree requirements.
The 20-year-old is currently studying English literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, which is where Kate and William’s relationship blossomed. Pictured in 2022
As of 2021, Lady Louise is considered to be the slimmed-down monarchy’s “secret weapon” who could “continue the royal family’s legacy”. Photographed as a child during the 2012 Olympic Games.
St Andrews states that courses are made up of essays, presentations, projects and creative writing portfolios, while exams are taken at the end of each semester for a set period.
If the royal has to undergo any tests, he is expected to get the results within three weeks.
As of 2021, Lady Louise is considered to be the slimmed-down monarchy’s “secret weapon” who could “continue the royal family’s legacy”.
Phil Dampier, who has written about the firm for 35 years, told the TelegraphCamilla Tominey, royal editor, said Lady Louise is “mature” for her age and is progressing to become “precisely the kind of person the Queen can trust.”
‘You have to wonder who will continue his legacy with Harry, Meghan and Prince Andrew out of the picture? There is a huge workload there,’ he stated.
Speaking to FEMAIL that year, royal author Ingrid Seward explained that Lady Louise, the Queen’s youngest granddaughter, “has always been an asset” to the royal family and is “very polite”, something Her Majesty “loves.” .