Sophie revealed that Louise took a break from carriage driving to carve out time for studying, which kept her away from the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told Express that Louise "has shown in the past she can handle gracefully difficult situations," a trait that is sure to come in handy. However, even her mother thinks that it'll be a stretch for her daughter to use it. unseen footage of the King with his grandchildren, The Princess of Wales and her daughter Princess Charlotte attended a performance From the concerning allegations lodged against Prince Andrew, to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from the royal family, it's fair to assume that things haven't been easy for the matriarch, Queen Elizabeth. Express. WebThey have them and can decide to use them from 18, but its highly unlikely. Louise is studying English, History, Politics and Drama A-levels and is set to take those exams "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Louise is expected to work just like anyone else she can't rely on the royal family to sustain her life, nor can her work solely consist of royal duties. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. WebLady Louise, 17, had her GCSEs interrupted by Covid-induced national lockdowns. 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It is because of her love of and skill at drawing that the Queen made a special exception for her granddaughter. Subscribe now to get 3 issues of Tatler for just 1, plus free home delivery and free instant access to the digital editions, Like young people across the country, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessexs daughter has had her schooling drastically impacted by the pandemic, Who is the new Earl of Wessex? However, if one person has made it all easier for her, it's Lady Louise Windsor. ga('ads.send', { I have been reading John van der Kiste's 'Charlotte and Feodora' recently, and there seems to be plenty traits of autism in the descriptions of both of them. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said in a statement to Parliament on Wednesday: I can confirm that GCSEs and A and AS-Level exams will not go ahead this summer. However, due to royal events and the royal family's status, we have been able to get glimpses of Louise as she's grown into a force all her own. For that particular outfit, Louise also sourced inspiration from her mom's favorite milliner hat experts, for those of us out of the designer headwear loop as she chose to wear a headband from famed milliner Jane Taylor. There were some serious complications during her birthing process. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. But there are also lesser-known members who all but evade the cameras, and falling into that category of the monarchy are Prince Edward, his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and their two children, Louise and James. However, mum Sophie revealed in an interview last year they do indeed have the titles, and it will be up to them when they turn 18 if they want to use them. Louise's birth was so unexpected that Prince Edward wasn't even in the country, and her birth did not come without complications. The royal source explained: Because of her artistic skill, the Queen allowed Louise to look through some of the collection of Queen Victorias Highlands sketches which are kept at Balmoral but are rarely dug out these days.. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ I hope she goes to university. Lady Louise Windsor: Is she Prince Philips favourite grandchild? eventAction: 'click_image_ads' It was only when she was coming home from school and saying, 'Mummy, people keep on telling me that grandma is the queen,'" Sophie shared. As reported by the BBC, he was on an official trip to Mauritius and quickly made plans to travel home. There are some strong genes in the royal family. A spokesperson at the time told the press that while both the baby and mom were stable, Sophie would be staying in the hospital "for the foreseeable future." As Louise has gotten older, Sophie has reportedly taken a couple steps back in order for her daughter to branch out on her own. Sophie also explained her daughter's eye condition to the outlet. As noted by Express, if the condition is not treated, it can result in "lazy eye," where the brain starts to ignore signals from the eyes. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In an interview with The Sunday Times in June 2020, the Countess opened up about her daughter's education and future, saying: "She's working hard and will do A-levels. It wasnt until she was at school that other children were mentioning it and saying, Your gran is the Queen. The public has gotten to see the Wessex family interact with each other. }) One such element is her schooling. ga('ads.send', { She was 14 at the time, and instead of being a little bridesmaid, this time she assisted Prince George and Princess Charlotte as the two little ones made their way up the stairs on what can only be described as an incredibly blustery day. Queen makes stark admission in virtual appearance at COP26. Louise was just 7 years old at the time, and she looked absolutely darling in her off-white dress, accompanied with a delicate flower crown and small bouquet. According to Hello magazine, Louise underwent her first eye procedure when she was just 18 months She was born prematurely, a month ahead of her due date. ga('ads.send', { }); That's where Lady Louise Windsor might come in. It seems the Duke promised the mother to care for the child. AsExpressnoted,this could be directly linked to Edward and Sophie's wish for privacy. There is something to be said about the bond between a granddaughter and grandfather, and, as Cosmopolitan noted, Lady Louise Windsor and the late Prince Philip were very close. As noted by Hello! Even if you don't consider yourself a fan of the royal family, you most likely know that there has been some drama happening. With the Queen and Prince Philip spending the festive period at Windsor Castle, Edward, the Countess and their two children were the only royals to go to church at Sandringham on Christmas Day. "I think it's highly unlikely," Sophie said when prompted. Lady Louise Windsor, Queen Elizabeth II's 18-year-old granddaughter, enrolled in St Andrews University to study English just two days before the death of the longest-reigning British monarch. As such, she developed a condition called strabismus, which impacted her ability to see. Lady Louise, who is currently studying for her A-Levels, largely grew up out of the spotlight and has a very close relationship with the Queen and the late Prince Philip. WebLady Louise attended St Georges School, Windsor, before moving to St Marys School Ascot in 2017, where she is said to have chosen English, history, politics and drama as window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { To say that the royal family has been through it over the past couple of years is an understatement. View our online Press Pack. While she has been in the public eye more these days, her parents have made it clear that it is still up to her what she wants to accomplish they don't have set expectations for her, nor is she directly in line to the throne which definitely makes it easier for her to pursue her own life path. For Lady Louise Windsor, her traumatic birth resulted in an eye condition called esotropia, which caused her eyes to squint and turn outwards. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Just like her grandfather Prince Philip, Louise enjoys carriage driving. Hello! Like so many of us across the country, Prince Edward and his family had a much quieter Christmas in 2020 than in typical years. Because the baby was born so early and under such unexpected circumstances, Edward wasn't even there. You've got to make sure one eye doesn't become more dominant than the other but she's fine nowher eyesight is perfect," she added. The act states that all royal family members born after October 28, 2011, would benefit leaving Louise out of the loop, so to speak. As such, she developed a condition called strabismus, which impacted her ability to see. If James was born after 2011, he would have been behind his sister, due to So, it doesn't come as a huge surprise to find out that Queen Elizabeth sees Lady Louise Windsor as a huge asset, mostly due to her calm demeanor, dedication, and kind nature. 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If Louise does opt to enrol into university, she could join several of her cousins in obtaining a bachelor's degree. WebShe also reportedly had a very strong relationship with her late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who shared a passion for carriage driving. The royal family is known for its collective interest in hobbies such as horse riding, polo, and hunting, and it looks as though Lady Louise Windsor has followed suit. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Emperor Claudius of Rome probably suffered from cerebral palsy: Prince Erik of Sweden and Norway , Duke of Vstmanland (1889-1918) was an epileptic and suffered from a mild learning disability thought to have been caused by the strong medication his mother, Queen Victoria, took during her pregnancy. School, however, did get in the way of Louise's passion. Who is the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, mother of Lord Oliver Cholmondeley? SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you! His choice to leave such an item to her has been interpreted by some as his subtle way of encouraging her pursuits. She is often pictured driving carriages around Windsor and has even competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where she came in third place. In what sense? All by all a very ungentlemanlike attitude, unworthy the House of Savoia-Aosta. While she is a bona fide young lady in her own right, Louise has stayed largely out of the public eye at her parents' request. As noted by Hello! }); WebLady Louise is the elder child of Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, who also have a son, 13-year-old James, Viscount Severn. This would put Louise and James above Prince William and Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. As noted by Now to Love, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, relayed the story of how Louise found out just who her grandmother was. Unlike her cousins Prince William and Prince Harry, who knew from a very early age that they were royals and were subsequently watched by literally everyone, Lady Louise Windsor was largely unaware of her standing within the famed family. While Louise's birth had not gone according to plan, the news was a welcomed joy for the couple, who had suffered from aterrifying ectopic pregnancy during which Sophie had to be airlifted to the hospital for treatment in 2001. WebSophie and her husband's desite to keep their daughter out of the spolight stems from the eye problem which has affected Lady Louise since her premature birth in 2003. The young royal experienced difficulties with her vision while growing up. Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor, 17, is the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. Princess Beatrice, 33, obtained a 2:1 degree in history and the history of ideas from Goldsmiths University in London. She first had an operation in January 2006 to correct her vision, but this went wrong and she struggled with the "[Louise and James] go to a regular school. Louise is also planning on following in the Duke of Edinburghs footsteps as she takes the reigns in his carriage driving. In a 2020 interview with the Sunday Times, Sophie said that Louise is very clever, adding that the family has put an emphasis on education. As noted by Hello!, Louise has been seen on numerous occasions wearing clothing that belongs to her mother, and, honestly, we don't blame her for doing so one bit. Here is the untold truth of Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor. This year we are going to put our trust in teachers rather than algorithms. His comments come after last years awarded A-level grades, originally decided by an algorithm in light of cancelled exams, sparked uproar when nearly 40 per cent were lower than teachers assessments. Queen Victoria is known to have sketched many drawings and painted many watercolour pieces of art. Some of these are displayed at galleries run by The Royal Collection, but others are stored away in the royal residences. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 17-year-old royal would have been WebAs aforementioned, Lady Louise Windsor was born a month premature. But for one of her grandchildren, she didnt quite realise that her Granny and the Queen are the same person - and she only found out in an extraordinary way. Philip was often seen at Louise's equestrian events, just as he was for his daughter, Princess Anne, and the two seemed to share a very special bond. Louise's diagnosis inspired her mother, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to get involved, and she has since advocated for children who are visually impaired. I wouldnt force her, but if she wants to. "Sophie's confidence signals show her as being the more socially active one in the team dynamic," James said of Sophie's relationship with her daughter. The royal was born with esotropia, a condition which causes both eyes to turn inwards, causing a cross-eyed appearance. Getty Images Born with esotropia, a condition that turns the eyes outwards, Lady Louise had However, in 2013, The Succession to the Crown Act was passed, as noted by Hello! According to Express,"Unfortunately, Louise was born too early, before the cutoff date, to benefit from the act. Lady Louise is said to have emerged as the Queens favourite grandchild following a lengthy stay at the monarchs Scottish retreat, Balmoral, over the summer of 2019. His mother Sophie, who is a keen fisherwoman herself, liked to stand with him. "He's honestly one of the most interesting people I've ever met," she shared, as noted by Hello! Something went wrong, please try again later. She is the elder child of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Who are Prince Philip's grandchildren? However, because The Succession to the Crown Act was not in place until the mid-2010s, both Andrew and Edward surpassed their older sister, Anne, in the line of succession. But to her eight grandchildren, the Queen is simply their grandmother and answers whenever they call her Granny. While Lady Louise Windsor has mostly led her life out of the spotlight, she entered the world in a frenzy. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Lady Louise Windsor might be the grandchild of Queen Elizabeth, and she might have a title and access to designer clothes and carriages, but there are a lot of aspects of her life that are pretty normal. AsExpressnoted, the young royal looks remarkably similar to the queen when she was young, and royal commentator Camilla Tominey even commented on the similarities. As noted by British Heritage, she When you think about it, it's a little weird for the world to know everything that a family says or does, regardless of whether they're part of one of the most high-profile institutions. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Louise will now have a big decision to make - and it regards her title. ga('ads.send', { The adorable nickname Lady Louise has for her grandmother the Queen, James, Viscount Severn: Why Queens grandson reminds her of her mother. Louise was immediately transferred to a neo-natal unit in St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, as a precaution. Sophie shared an update with The Sunday Times Magazine on Louise, opening up about how ordinary her day-to-day life is (via Express). 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Still, that privacy is certainly currently being extended to Louise, who is often only ever seen with one of her parents. The "She's quite clever, so I think probably, whereas James I don't know.". When the Duke did not meet his promise, a DNA-test was agreed. "There's a huge workload there," Dampier said of the decision to potentially give Louise more responsibility. An insider previously told the Sun: "The Queen loves the fact that Louise and James relish their time at Balmoral, and she has become particularly close to Louise, who seems to have become her favourite grandchild, closely followed by James.". According to Woman & Home, she is an excellently-skilled carriage driver and has carved quite the space for herself within the activity. Similar to her grandfather, Louise is a big fan of the sport carriage-racing. Clad in frog wellies, the youngster - who is apparently very fond of the amphibians and loves frog turning into prince stories was obviously enjoying the fun day out at the horse show's Great Park venue with her 17-month-old brother James, Viscount Severn. On Saturday, she accompanied her mother and Princess Anne, her husband, and the eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), A royal insider told The She now stands in the 16th position in line to the British throne as of publication, behind her brother, despite being the older sibling. It's safe to say that Lady Louise Windsor and her mother, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, are extremely close. "For Louise, actually, it was much more of a shock to the system. 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If you're curious to know more about esotropia and Louise's health we got you covered. Sophie Wessex revealed exactly how family spends their weekends, Sophie and Edwards decision that stands them out from other royals, How Lady Louise had no concept her grandmother was the Queen. In order to understand the act, let's go back in time a little bit. As noted by the BBC, Louise was born a month early and weighed just under five pounds.

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