Royal fans say Lady Louise looks like the young Queen Elizabeth II.
Lady Louise Windsor had an unforgettable week of royal sights. The 22-year-old graduated from the University of St Andrews with a degree in English, and marked the occasion with her parents, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, in official photos released by the royal family.The royal family tweeted: “Congratulations to Lady Louise on her graduation from the University of St Andrews!”
Shortly after her graduation, Lady Louise was presented with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Medal at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.The royal family marked the occasion on social media, stressing that they are following in the footsteps of their father, Prince Edward, and their late grandfather, Prince Philip, who established the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 70 years ago.
Prince Edward himself received the same honor from his father 40 years ago.
While both achievements were widely celebrated, something else quickly became the topic of conversation online: Lady Louise’s striking resemblance to her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal fans say she looks like the young Queen Elizabeth II
New photos of Lady Louise from the awards ceremony sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with many royal watchers pointing out what they described as the uncanny resemblance between her and the late monarch in her younger years.
One user wrote on X: “She looks exactly like Queen Elizabeth looked when she was a teenager!”
Another commented on Instagram: “Lady Louise looks very much like her grandmother, the late Queen.”A third added: “OMG she looks more like the late Queen Elizabeth as she gets older,” while another simply wrote: “Beautiful girl. So much like her grandmother.”Lady Louise has long been considered by royal fans to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren who closely resembles the Queen, and the latest photographs have reignited that conversation.
More than just looks: a shared love of cycling
Comparisons between Lady Louise and Queen Elizabeth II are not limited to their appearance. Old photos of the late Queen riding bikes as a young girl often resemble Lady Louise, who also enjoyed cycling.Her mother, Duchess Sophie, previously revealed that cycling was one of Louise’s favorite activities, describing it as something that helps her relax.The shared interest has become another reason why many members of the royal family see similarities between the grandmother and granddaughter, along with their facial features and calm public presence.
What comes next for Lady Louise?
Despite her growing popularity, Lady Louise has remained largely out of the royal spotlight. Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh have chosen not to use HRH titles for their children, encouraging them to lead independent lives.After graduating from the University of St Andrews, Dame Louise is expected to take a year off to work, travel and volunteer before deciding on her long-term career path, The Independent reports.Reports have indicated that she could explore opportunities in the military, diplomacy or law, although no official plans have been announced.
