Lady Louise Windsor: Queen Elizabeth’s favourite grandchild? The teenage royal even inherited Prince Philip’s ‘most prized possession’

Jul 25 , 2021

Lady Louise Windsor is often described as one of Queen Elizabeth’s favourite grandchildren. Photos: @queenelizabethiiuk; @louise_windsor2003/Instagram

A contender for the title of Queen Elizabeth’s favourite grandchild, Lady Louise Windsor may not use her princess title when she turns 18

The daughter of Prince Edward and Countess Sophie Wessex won over the world as a super-cute bridesmaid at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding

Lady Louise Windsor, the 17-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Countess Sophie Wessex, inherited Prince Philip’s most prized possession when he died this year – and is even known as “the queen’s favourite grandchild”.

So who exactly is Lady Louise and why will she potentially choose not to use her princess title when she turns 18 in November?

Queen Elizabeth’s favourite grandchild

Elder sister to 13-year-old James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor is very close to the British monarch, and she and her younger brother “relish their time” at the queen’s Balmoral residence, according to a royal insider.

Lady Louise with her parents Prince Edward and Countess Sophie Wessex at her sibling Viscount Severn’s christening, along with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Photo: @louise_windsor2003/Instagram

Louise was also close to her grandfather, Prince Philip, before he passed away earlier this year, and the Duke of Edinburgh left her with his most prized possession: his dark green aluminium and steel carriage. The pair had apparently bonded over their mutual love for carriage riding as a sport and the teenager has continued to put the late royals’ two ponies through their paces at Windsor Castle since his passing.

Starring role in the royal family

Lady Louise has stayed under the radar in recent years while studying history, politics and drama for her A-levels, but she could step into the spotlight after her looming milestone birthday.

Lady Louise was spotted riding in a carriage with Prince Harry at Prince William’s wedding in 2011. Photo: @louise_windsor2003/Instagram

Up until now, her second-biggest starring role has been as one of the bridesmaids at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011. She was just seven years old when the world watched her accompany the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge down the aisle. Ten years later, at age 17, she rose to the occasion once again when she and her brother flanked their mother in support at their grandfather’s funeral. The well-mannered teen was praised by a royal commenter for her ability to carry out her duties.