Lady Louise’s potential royal role ‘would be guided by mum Sophie’, expert claims

Lady Louise’s potential royal role ‘would be guided by mum Sophie’, expert claims The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh — known as Lady Louise Windsor — recently graduated university, and has yet to undertake any official royal work Lady Louise Windsor will only have a royal role with the guidance of her mother Duchess Sophie, according to royal experts. The daughter of Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh has recently graduated university and is said to be enjoying a gap year where she will be carrying out a mix of working, volunteering and travelling. Louise completed a degree in English and international relations, and is believed to not be pursuing an official royal role. Louise, who celebrated 23rd birthday on Sunday, has grown up away from the Royal Family spotlight, and has no royal titles, as per the wish of her parents. As a result, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine Ingrid Seward said if Louise did want to help the Firm in a more official capacity, she would likely be guided by her mother. Ingrid told Hello! Magazine : "I don't think that Sophie and Edward wanted her to experience the kind of exposure that the royals have today. She's not a royal princess, but maybe when she's a bit older she may want [a royal role] and do it alongside a job. If she's going to have a royal role, it would be with her mother's guidance." Ailsa Anderson, who worked as the Communications and Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II for 12 years, added that Louise has the right temperament for royal work. Ailsa told the publication: "If there was a role for her, I think she would fulfil it brilliantly, a bit like Zara Tindall does at garden parties and Royal Ascot. She is dutiful, doesn't make a fuss, is stoical, practical, and just gets on with it. I wouldn't be at all surprised, however, if she explored a military role." After four years of study at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, Lady Louise graduated in early July and celebrated with her proud parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. During her graduation ceremony, she took part in the university’s traditional ‘capping’ ritual, watched on by her parents. Then, Sophie and Edward smiled alongside their daughter as two official portraits were snapped to commemorate Louise’s achievements. Louise completed her English and international relations degree at the same university where Prince William and Princess Kate met in the early 2000s. Lady Windsor has had impressive results from her education, achieving an impressive 4 A* grades in her A-Level's - the highest of any member of the Royal Family - before heading to university in Scotland in 2022. During her time at university, Louise joined the University Officer Training Corps, as she showed passion to follow in her family's footsteps and be involved in the Armed Forces. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond previously likened Louise’s determination to that of her grandmother, the late Queen, who “was champing at the bit to do her military service”. Jennie added: "Lady Louise seems to have been keen on the military from an early stage in her undergraduate studies and the pictures show that she has thrown herself into the training exercises, including liberally camouflaging her face and proudly wearing combat gear. She is said to have loved every minute of her time as an officer cadet and is keen to turn it into a full-time career.” Both Louise and her brother James have grown up away from the limelight, with their parents determined for their kids to have a normal childhood and experience at school. As such, neither Louise or James have royal titles. Speaking previously, mum Sophie said she felt it was ‘highly unlikely' that both Louise and her brother James, the Earl of Wessex would adopt their HRH titles once they reached 18. Despite her private life away from the royals, Louise has attended many of the biggest royal events in recent years, including her late grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, her uncle’s Coronation and Trooping the Colour parades. While they have occasionally joined their family for major events, they aren’t expected to become working royals like their parents. Royal expert Jennie Bond also believes both Louise and her brother will have careers away from the Firm, but could answer the call to undertake engagements when their cousin, Prince William, becomes King. Jennie said: "Edward and Sophie are keen that Louise and James should choose their own career paths. Sophie has said that she has brought them up to expect that they will have to pay their own way and make their own careers but I’m sure that in the years to come, if cousin William needs a few extra hands to the pump at any stage, Louise and James will be willing to help."