The outstanding presence of Lady Louise Windsor, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and sister of the Earl of Wessex, caught everyone’s attention last weekend when the young lady took the reins of a carriage at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The daughter of Edward and Sophie participated in the event “Pol Roger Meet of The British Driving Society” during the fourth day of the show, under the watchful eye of her parents, who were also present.
Lady Louise at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
At 19 years old, Lady Louise Windsor, the second youngest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, showed poise and elegance while driving her carriage during the event. She smiled at onlookers as she drove two black horses through the gardens of Windsor Castle.
The eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh wore a matching beige riding jacket from ME + EM, a fedora hat with brown feather trim, white riding gloves, a flower pinned to the jacket, and elegant drop earrings.
For Lady Louise, this return to the Royal Windsor Horse Show is very special, as it was the first time the event was held after the passing of her beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Last year, Lady Louise competed in front of her grandmother. The show attracts thousands of people from around the world to the grounds of Windsor Castle each year to participate in international show jumping, dressage, harness, and endurance competitions.
Lady Louise was criticized for wearing her mother’s clothes
Recently Lady Louise Windsor has been criticized on social media for wearing clothes and accessories belonging to her mother, Sophie, the 58-year-old Duchess of Edinburgh.
Last May 5 she went to dinner at the Mayfair private members club, Oswald’s, for that occasion she wore a dress that belonged to her mother. Specifically, Louise opted for the Mary Katrantzou Lamur dress that Sophie last wore in 2015.
Some netizens were disappointed that Louise wore her mother’s old clothes instead of having her own style.
The portal Express, compiled some comments from royal fans.
- User @dragenfly75 said: “Yes, this is too old for her in my opinion.”
- @koerlin1 added: “I’d love to see her step out in something younger… does she always have to wear her mother’s clothes?”
- Another fan @ebethjgro said: “Why is she always wearing hand-me-downs? I love a repeat, but she needs her own look!”
- Royal watcher @kate.farrell.771 commented: “Why has this beautiful young lady got to wear so many of her mother’s hand-me-down clothes?”
Things you may not have known about Lady Louise
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor grew up in Bagshot Park, Windsor, along with her brother James, and was one of the four flower girls at the wedding of the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
During her childhood, Lady Louise studied at St Mary’s School, Ascot, where she was trained in English, drama, history, and politics. After graduating, she worked in a garden center during the summer before following the example of her cousin, Prince William, and enrolled at St Andrews University, where she studied English, and enjoyed Scottish dancing.
The young woman maintained a close relationship with her grandfather, the late Prince Philip, from whom she inherited her passion for carriages. Although her parents have kept her away from the spotlight, Lady Louise has gained followers in recent years thanks to her discretion and sense of duty.