Inside Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's daughter Lady Louise Windsor's royal life - from snubbing title to 'normal' summer job
Lady Louise is currently studying at universitySophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has two children with husband Prince Edward – Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.
The two grandchildren of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have somewhat of a ‘normal’ life within the monarchy.
Sophie, 60, has previously spoken about ensuring her kids know they are “very likely” to have to work for a living. Let’s take a look into Lady Louise’s life from not having a title to the summer job she once had.
Duchess Sophie’s daughter Lady Louise Windsor doesn’t have a HRH title
Neither Louise nor James, 17, use HRH or prince and princess titles. This is because Sophie and Prince Edward made his decision at the time of their births.
Sophie previously explained the reasoning during an interview with The Sunday Times. She said in 2020: “We try to bring them up with the understanding that they are very likely to have to work for a living. Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles.
“They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but it’s highly unlikely.”
After Louise turned 18, she didn’t use her HRH title. James will turn 18 in December 2025. James is 15th in line to the throne, while Louise is 16th.
Lady Louise Windsor enjoyed summer job before attending St Andrews University
Louise is currently studying English Literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It’s the same uni where Prince William met his wife Kate, Princess of Wales.
Louise started at the university in 2022.
We try to bring them up with the understanding that they are very likely to have to work for a living.
In the summer of 2022, before she started university, reports claimed that Louise was working a summer job at a garden centre.
It was said she was working behind the counter for around £6.63 per hour. Customers reportedly said the royal was “polite and attentive”.
Lady Louise enjoying ‘army training’ at university
According to recent reports, Lady Louise could look at going into a career within the military in the future.
As part of her extracurricular activities at university, Louise has joined the University Officer Training Corps (UOTC).
She’s apparently taking basic weapon lessons, leadership lessons, and undertaking courses in navigating tough terrain under pressure.
A source has told The Sun: “Louise has loved every minute of being a member of the officer cadets at university. She’s received basic Army officer training and is more determined than ever to serve King and country in the future.
“She fitted the officer training corps around her studies and has benefited hugely from the skills that she’s been taught.”
Does Lady Louise have a boyfriend?
Reports recently claimed that Louise is dating another student at St Andrews University. She’s said to have found love with Australian Felix Da Silva-Clamp.
She’s been pictured with him as they partied together. However, the true nature of their relationship isn’t known for certain.
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