Prince William, poised to one day ascend to the throne, is reportedly shaping ambitious plans for the future of the Royal Family. Among these plans, there’s speculation that Lady Louise Windsor could take on a more active role as a working royal. However, the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, appears intent on carving out her own unique path.
Lady Louise is already making history by preparing to become the first female royal to serve in the military since 1945. She has also drawn connections to her royal relatives by studying at St. Andrews University, where Prince William and Princess Catherine first met. Despite being eligible to adopt the HRH title from birth, Louise was raised in more ordinary circumstances after her parents chose not to use royal stylings. Even upon turning 18 and gaining the option to embrace a princess title, she has yet to do so.
According to the Scottish Daily Express, Prince William has reportedly considered bringing Lady Louise and her younger brother, James, Earl of Wessex, into the fold as working royals. This would involve public duties funded by the Sovereign Grant. Though they are currently 15th and 16th in line to the throne, their low-profile upbringing and their father’s role as the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip initially made this prospect seem unlikely.
King Charles III, however, has long supported the idea of a streamlined monarchy, aiming to reduce the number of working royals to cut costs. While this approach aligns with the King’s vision, it has faced criticism, especially given the increasing pressures on the aging senior royals. The average age of working royals is currently 69, but excluding Prince William and Princess Catherine, that number jumps to 77. The departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has further exacerbated the workload for the remaining members of "The Firm."
While Lady Louise could provide much-needed support, insiders believe she is unlikely to take on a prominent role under King Charles’s plans. Instead, she may follow her parents' lead by quietly supporting charitable initiatives when the time is right.
