Lady Louise graduates from university, but royal fans can’t stop seeing young Queen Elizabeth II in her
Lady Louise Windsor has had an unforgettable week marking a milestone for the Royal Family. The 22-year-old, who graduated with a degree in English from the University of St. Andrews, celebrated the occasion with her parents, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, in an official portrait released by the royal family.The palace tweeted: “Congratulations to Lady Louise on her graduation from the University of St Andrews!”Shortly after graduating, Lady Louise received the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Medal at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.The royal family marked the occasion on social media, stressing that she was following in the footsteps of her father, Prince Edward, and her late grandfather, Prince Philip, who founded the Duke of Edinburgh Award 70 years ago. Prince Edward himself received the same honor from his father 40 years ago.While both achievements were widely celebrated, there was one thing that quickly became the talk of the internet – Lady Louise’s striking resemblance to her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal fans say she looks just like a young Queen Elizabeth II
Fresh photos of Lady Louise at the ceremony sparked a backlash on social media, with many royal watchers pointing out what they saw as her striking resemblance to the late monarch in her youth.One user on X wrote: “She looks just like Queen Elizabeth in her teens!”Another commented on Instagram: “Ms. Louise looks so much like her grandmother, the late Queen.”A third added, “Oh my gosh she really looks more and more like our late Queen Elizabeth as she gets older,” while another simply wrote, “Beautiful girl. Looks a lot like her grandma.”Lady Louise has long been regarded by royal fans as one of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren, with whom she bears a striking resemblance, and the latest photos have only reignited that discussion.
More than just looks: a shared love of cycling
The comparisons between Lady Louise and Queen Elizabeth II go beyond looks. Old photos of the late Queen riding a bicycle in her youth are often compared to Lady Louise, who also enjoyed cycling.Her mother, Duchess Sophie, previously revealed that cycling is one of Louise’s favorite activities, saying it helps her relax and unwind.The shared interests serve as another reason why many royal followers believe there are similarities between the grandmother and granddaughter, beyond their facial features and composed public personas.
What will Lady Louise do next?
Despite Lady Louise’s growing popularity, she has largely stayed out of the royal spotlight. Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh have chosen not to use the title Royal Highness for their children, encouraging them to pursue independent lives.After graduating from St Andrews, Ms Louise is expected to take a gap year to work, travel and volunteer before deciding on her long-term career, The Independent reports.There have been reports that she may pursue opportunities in the military, diplomacy or law, but no formal plans have been announced.
