The rise of Lady Louise the royal English rose that’s blossoming
She displayed both her elegance and her thriftiness at this year’s Trooping the Colour by opting to re-wear her stunning ensemble from the King’s Coronation.
Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, chose the same Suzannah London floral dress that turned heads at Westminster Abbey last year.
Now, leading celebrity stylist Alex Longmore – who has worked with Joan Collins, Jerry Hall and Louise’s cousin Zara Phillips – has said the 20-year-old is an ‘English rose that is blossoming’.
She added to MailOnline: ‘Lady Louise isn’t trying to make statement, she is aristocratic and not fashion conscious.
‘It is intimidating stepping out as a member of the royal family and she has been doing it tactfully with a slow progression as she gains confidence.’
Her Trooping the Colour outing was just one example of how Louise is emerging as a new fashion icon of the Royal Family.
The young royal, once seen in simple frocks and sensible shoes, now often dazzles in chic dresses and elegant ensembles that highlight her blossoming sense of style – as I highlight below.
Trooping the Colour 2024
Lady Louise embraced the art of a royal re-wear at this year’s Trooping the Colour by choosing the floral Suzannah London dress she was first seen in at King Charles’ and Queen Camilla’s Coronation last year
She swept her blonde locks into an elegant up-do and accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat previously worn by her mother the Duchess of Edinburgh
Lady Louise embraced the art of a royal re-wear at this year’s Trooping the Colour.
She swept her blonde locks into an elegant up-do and accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat previously worn by her mother the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Indeed, her mother has been one of the most notable influences on Lady Louise’s fashion.
Ms Longmore said: ‘There is a sensitivity that we see in her style that plays on her interests, dressing in her comfort zone but not shouting from the rooftops that she is a style icon which is very similar to her mother’s style.
‘She is slowly gathering the reins as she does carriage driving.’
Indeed, her mother has been one of the most notable influences on Lady Louise’s fashion. Above: Lady Louise alongside her father the Duke of Edinburgh and mother Sophie, the Duchess, on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour
Sandringham Horse Driving Trials – 2024
Lady Louise made a sparkling debut at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials in June, racing her way to a silver medal alongside her close university friend Felix da Silva-Clamp.
For the appearance, Lady Louise swapped her tweed jacket and riding hat for a cap and Royal Windsor gilet.
The relaxed outfit showed the down to earth attitude she has when it comes to fashion.
Lady Louise made a sparkling debut at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials in June, racing her way to a silver medal alongside her close university friend Felix da Silva-Clamp
Royal Windsor Horse Show – 2024
Lady Louise was the picture of elegance when she competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May.
She embraced the equestrian theme with a sharp ensemble fit for the spring occasion.
Louise wore a ME + EM blazer with a silk scarf at her neck.
Her wide brimmed hat was tied in with a taupe-colour silk band.
Lady Louise was the picture of elegance when she competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Louise wore a ME + EM blazer with a silk scarf at her neck. Her wide brimmed hat was tied in with a taupe-colour silk band
Christmas Day – 2023
Lady Louise looked effortlessly elegant as she joined her family for the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham last year.
She opted for a a navy wool coat by London-based brand The Fold, paired with nude suede heels by royal-favourite LK Bennett and a Jane Taylor Millinery trilby hat.
The outfit was completed with a stylish check scarf which was gifted to her by King Charles.
Lady Louise looked effortlessly elegant as she joined her family for the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham last year. She opted for a a navy wool coat by London-based brand The Fold, paired with nude suede heels by royal-favourite LK Bennett and a Jane Taylor Millinery trilby hat
King’s Coronation – 2023
Lady Louise made a style splash at King Charles’s Coronation in May last year by wearing a delicate printed long-sleeved maxi dress by Suzannah London.
Blooming in her floral frock which fell to just above her ankles, Louise accessorised with LK Bennett heels and a bespoke periwinkle-coloured Jane Taylor hat.
Beneath the headpiece her hair was styled into loose waves.
Lady Louise made a style splash at King Charles’s Coronation in May last year by wearing a delicate printed long-sleeved maxi dress by Suzannah London
University of St Andrews Party – 2024
Attending a student theatre party at St Andrews University with her friend Felix da Silva-Clamp in April, Lady Louise opted for a little black dress and glamorous gold accessories.
The dress itself was simple, but her geometric golden Zara choker was a statement, giving a stylish edge to the plunging silk dress.
Louise was pictured with her university friend Felix when she was photographed wearing this simple black dress accesorised with a Zara choker giving the outfit a very stylish edge
Royal Windsor Horse Show – 2023
Lady Louise participated in a carriage driving competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show last year.
It is a hobby she inherited from her late grandfather, Prince Philip.
For the event, she wrapped up in an oatmeal-coloured riding jacket by ME + EM with a cream coloured blouse beneath and a delicate floral and foliage decorated scarf.
Keeping with the palette of soft neutrals, Louise topped the outfit with a beige trilby hat by Hicks & Brown that featured a decorative feather band.
Lady Louise participated in a carriage driving competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show last year. For the event, she wrapped up in an oatmeal-coloured riding jacket by ME + EM with a cream coloured blouse beneath and a delicate floral and foliage decorated scarf
Christmas Day – 2022
For the Christmas Day service at Sandringham in 2022, Lady Louise chose an elegant navy Roland Mouret coat which had previously been worn by her mother Sophie on numerous occasions.
It was layered over a Ralph Lauren dress and perfectly coordinated with a Jane Taylor trilby hat.
For the Christmas Day service at Sandringham in 2022, Lady Louise chose an elegant navy Roland Mouret coat which had previously been worn by her mother Sophie on numerous occasions
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral – 2022
At Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in September 2022, Lady Louise looked sophisticated and poised in a form-fitting black dress by Theory.
The maxi dress featured feminine flutter sleeves, a trumpet-style skirt, and a deep v-neckline.
It was paired with velvet heels and a leather hairband by Jane Taylor.
The young royal’s jewellery carried a special sentiment, giving a nod to the late monarch’s lifelong love of all things equestrian.
At Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in September 2022, Lady Louise looked sophisticated and poised in a form-fitting black dress by Theory
Platinum Jubilee – 2022
At the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 Lady Louise stepped out in an ethereal silk dress that was elegant without being too mature.
The cream coloured frock, designed by Ghost, was accessorised with a standout coral Sophie Habsburg cylindrical clutch and a boucle hairband by Jane Taylor.
At the Thanksgiving service during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 Lady Louise stepped out in an ethereal silk dress that was elegant without being too mature. Above: Louise wearing the dress at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral
Lady Louise seen alongside her mother Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at St Paul’s Cathedral
Royal Windsor – 2021
At the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2021, Lady Louise sported a tailored navy blazer with gold button detailing and wide leg trousers.
Slung over her shoulder was her Chloé shoulder bag that showed her fashionable side.
At the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2021, Lady Louise sported a tailored navy blazer with gold button detailing and wide leg trousers. Slung over her shoulder was her Chloé shoulder bag that showed her fashionable side
