and ’s daughter, , wants to follow in grandmother ’s footsteps by serving her country, according to a new report.
The Sun reported on Monday, August 26, that Louise, 20, has an interest in joining the military. According to the outlet, Louise, who is ’s niece, is an avid member of St Andrews University Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC).
The organization provides paid military training for students. The cadets are taught many different military procedures from how to wear a uniform correctly to developing leadership skills in stressful situations.
If Louise chooses to pursue a path to the military, she will become the first woman royal to do so since Elizabeth. The 16th in line to the throne, Louise is the youngest granddaughter of Elizabeth and Edward, and Sophie’s only daughter. The couple also share 16-year-old son .
The late monarch, who died in September 2022 at age 96, joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945. Elizabeth made history as the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. ( and have been bestowed honorary military titles, although neither have served in the military.)
Louise enrolled in St. Andrews University back in 2022 and has taken a step back from the spotlight to focus on her studies. However, in June, Louise made a brief appearance at the Trooping the Colour. The dress she chose to wear for the occasion was the same floral Suzannah London dress she donned for Charles’ historic coronation in May 2023.
The young royal also attended the International Carriage Driving Grand Prix in May alongside her parents and younger brother. The mother-daughter duo were photographed sharing a sweet hug before taking in the horse show.
One month before the event, royal expert speculated that both Louise and James could play “a vital role in the future” in the royal family’s future especially when their cousin, becomes King.
Both Edward and Sophie have taken on more royal responsibilities since Charles, 75, was diagnosed with cancer and began undergoing treatment. Their first cousin-in-law, the , is also undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” following a cancer diagnosis.
