Lady Louise Continues Prince Philip’s Legacy at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Lady Louise, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, has made a touching tribute to her late grandfather, Prince Philip, by participating in the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

The event took place at Castle Arena in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, specifically at Windsor Home Park.

Lady Louise, 19, showcased her equestrian skills, leaving her parents, Sophie and Edward, beaming with pride.

Radiant in a £99 hat and a £7.99 scarf from Amazon, Lady Louise carried on the Mountbatten tradition, which has been a long-standing association of the royal family with equestrian events.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was an ardent horse lover, while Prince Philip himself was known for his passion for carriage driving, a portrayal depicted in Netflix's latest series, “The Crown.”

Lady Louise's debut in carriage riding occurred in 2021 when she was just 17 years old.

In contrast, Prince Philip began his involvement in the sport at the age of 50 after retiring from polo due to a wrist injury.

He described carriage driving as a pleasant weekend activity, much like golfing.

As Lady Louise is the first of Prince Philip's grandchildren to carry the surname Mountbatten-Windsor, she held a special place in his heart.

This name ensured the continuation of the Mountbatten lineage within the royal family.

Last month, Lady Louise's mother, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, was seen practicing her own carriage driving skills in Windsor Park.

Dressed casually in jeans and a waterproof jacket, Sophie confidently sat in the driver's seat of the carriage.

Lady Louise's appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 12th followed her attention-grabbing presence at the coronation concert, where she wore an elegant black dress.

She also joined the Windsors at King Charles' coronation on May 6th.

During the event, Lady Louise and her brother James were seated in the same row as Princess Anne, while their parents sat in the row ahead.

The entire family played significant roles in the coronation, including participating in the procession and appearing on the balcony.

Sophie and Edward's attendance at the coronation came shortly after they were bestowed new titles by the King.

This fulfilled a promise made to them by the late Queen.

On Edward's 59th birthday, Buckingham Palace announced his new title as the Duke of Edinburgh, which was previously held by his father, Prince Philip.

This decision had been predetermined since Edward's wedding day in June 1999, as per the Queen's pledge.

Known for her poise and sense of duty, Lady Louise has garnered a strong following due to her understated nature.

She played a significant role following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and grew up alongside her brother James at Bagshot Park in Windsor.

Although she generally keeps a low profile, she has made appearances at special royal occasions such as the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, where she served as a flower girl.

After completing her A-levels in English, drama, history, and politics, Lady Louise followed in the footsteps of her cousin, Prince William, and enrolled at the University of St Andrews.

It was there that William met his future wife, Kate Middleton.