The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have had a year full of celebrations, marking their silver wedding anniversary and Prince Edward's 60th birthday. But the festivities aren't over yet as their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor , is ringing in her 21st birthday. Born on 8 November, 2003 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, Lady Louise had a tough start to life.
Her mother, Sophie , was rushed to hospital with complications during pregnancy , leading to an emergency caesarean. Weighing just 4lb 9oz at birth, Louise spent over two weeks in intensive care before she could be reunited with her parents. Despite facing numerous challenges, she has grown stronger with each passing day.
And, although she has faced a number of hurdles, she has continued to go from strength to strength as a royal expert explains why she is not only "a credit to her parents" but also praises the way she has "nailed the art of being royal and relatable". "What’s not to like about Lady Louise ?” asks former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond. “She has overcome a great deal and now is blossoming into a beautiful 21 year old, enjoying life at St Andrews like any other undergraduate.
She’s studying English and has reportedly taken to the stage in University productions, in many ways emulating her father.” Speaking about Louise's grounded personality, Jennie says: "Louise seems to have both feet firmly planted on the ground. She decided to refuse the HRH style she could've used after her 18th birthday an.