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Louise Windsor: A Young Royal Member Inheriting Grandmother’s Style
Since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, the focus of attention has rapidly shifted to Prince William and his family. However, there are many other members of the British royal family whose every move can still attract widespread attention, even though they may not hold the titles of “prince” or “princess”.
Recently, Lady Louise Windsor has become the focus of public opinion due to an unexpected move. She intends to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother Queen and join the military service, which has sparked widespread discussion.
Low profile parents and special identities
Louise Windsor is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Her father is Prince Edward and her mother is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Although as the daughter of a prince, she traditionally qualifies for the title of “princess”, Prince Edward and his wife have always kept a low profile and do not want their family members to receive too much attention from the outside world. Therefore, when Louise was born, they voluntarily gave up fighting for the title of “princess” for their daughter and only retained the title of “Baroness”.
As time passed, Louise also chose to give up her identity as a “princess” and maintain a low profile, continuing to use the title of “Baroness” when she reached adulthood at the age of 18. This decision demonstrates her and her parents’ insistence on personal privacy and low-key living, although she still retains the right to inherit the throne and is currently the 16th in line to the throne.
Childhood without knowing grandmother’s identity
Louise’s growth process is different from many members of the royal family. Prince Edward and his wife never wanted their children to feel different from others due to their status, so they did not explain too much about the royal family to Louise when she was young. Interestingly, Louise was once unaware that her grandmother was the Queen of England.
According to Louise’s mother Sophie’s recollection, one day Louise came home from school and told her mother with a surprised face, “Everyone says grandma is a queen!” This scene is quite similar to the scene in the movie “Sparrow to Princess”, but it actually happened to Louise. This little episode not only makes people feel interesting, but also showcases some heartwarming moments of the private lives of members of the royal family.
The Closest Granddaughter: Deep Affection for Grandmother
Despite not knowing her grandmother’s identity when she was young, Louise’s relationship with the Queen of England became exceptionally close as she grew up. Royal biographers have revealed that Louise is the most common granddaughter of the Queen of England. Compared to other grandchildren, Louise visits her grandparents almost every week to spend time with them, and this intimate interaction deepens the bond between them.
Not only that, Louise and her grandmother also shared many common interests. The Queen of England joined the British military during World War II and served as a pilot, becoming the first female member of the British royal family to serve in the military. And Louise recently intends to emulate her grandmother and join the military.
She has a strong interest in military, diplomatic, and legal fields and has become a member of the Officer Training Corps at the University of St. Andrews. Her decision has raised expectations from the outside world, and if it comes true, Louise will become the second female member of the royal family to join the military after the Queen, continuing the tradition of this family.
Special connection with grandfather: carriage driving
In addition to her close relationship with her grandmother, Lady Louise Windsor also has a special emotional bond with her grandfather Prince Philip, which is their shared love for carriage driving. Louise expressed her interest in carriage driving at the age of 17 and received personal guidance from her grandfather.
The two often spent the whole day together in the carriage, enjoying each other’s company, and these memories were precious to Louise.
She not only learned the skills of carriage driving from her grandfather, but also won multiple related competitions. In 2022, at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, Louise drove Prince Philip’s beloved carriage to pay high respect to her grandfather. On that day, the queen witnessed this scene with her own eyes and was moved to tears.
Continuing the family tradition and serving the public
Despite the successive deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Lady Louise Windsor did not fade out of the public eye as a result. She continued to enthusiastically participate in royal affairs, actively engaged in public service, and won recognition from the outside world through her personal charm. Her healthy and positive image gradually penetrated people’s hearts and was regarded as one of the promoters of the image of the British royal family.
Overall, Louise Windsor not only inherited her grandmother’s elegance and resilience, but also demonstrated the sense of responsibility of the new generation of royal family members through her own efforts and decisions. Her low-key, dedicated, and adherence to family traditions have raised expectations for her future role in the royal family. If she successfully joins the military, she will become another female member of the royal family to serve in the military, following the Queen of England, and continue to contribute to her family and country.