Lady Louise Windsor Could Be A Contender For High-Ranking Royal Job

Lady Louise Windsor, the eldest child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, will turn 18 next week.

This event could mark the beginning of a new chapter in her life, as she becomes eligible to take on some of the official roles fulfilled by senior members of the royal family.

With Prince Harry due to be relieved of yet another official duty, Lady Louise could be a candidate to replace him in this important role.

Speculation is rife as commentators and fans ponder what Lady Louise's decision to adopt an HRH title could mean for her and the firm.

Her parents had preferred to style their children as offspring of an earl, rather than bestow on them titles of prince and princess.

Nonetheless, Lady Louise will finally be eligible to take on some of the official roles fulfilled by senior members of the royal family in five days' time.

As Councillor of State, the young royal would be expected to stand in for the Queen should she be unable to attend a public engagement.

The role is currently held by Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew, and, at least for now, Prince Harry.

Lady Louise wouldn't bear the weight of the job alone though.

With Lady Louise just days away from adulthood, she could be a candidate to replace the Duke of Sussex in this important role.

The teenage aristocrat is perhaps one of the lesser-known members of Britain's most famous family.

She spends much of the year at St Mary's Ascot Boarding School in Berkshire, where she is currently studying for her A-levels and has made few appearances at public engagements throughout her childhood.

However, we could be seeing a lot more of Will and Harry's unassuming cousin in the near future.

Lady Louise Windsor was recently called the royal family's secret weapon, after delighting viewers with her sweet memories of the late Duke of Edinburgh in the BBC Prince Philip documentary in September.

Her contribution to the TV special was warmly received by royal fans, many of whom expressed their wishes to see more of her at official events.

It remains unclear if Lady Louise Windsor will adopt an HRH title upon turning 18, but if her mother's past statements are anything to go by, it looks unlikely.

Her parents have brought her and her brother James, Viscount Severn, up in as normal a way as possible and have intimated that she will choose a career of her own and not use the HRH title she is entitled to use as a child of the son of the Sovereign.

Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, told Express, “Her parents have intimated that she will choose a career of her own and that she will not use the HRH title she is entitled to use as a child of the son of the Sovereign.”

Royal expert Marlene Koenig was stronger in her scepticism of Lady Louise becoming a princess.

She suggests the final word rests in the Queen's hands, even if Lady Louise would like the title.

There is no precedent for this.

Lady Louise's mother, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has expressed doubt over whether the HRH title is something that her daughter would seek.

She revealed in an interview with the Sunday Times, “They have them, HRH titles, and can decide to use them after 18, but I think it is very unlikely.

We try to educate them with the understanding that they will most likely have to work for a living.”

With so much uncertainty at Buckingham Palace over the past few months, Lady Louise could be under pressure to step up to the plate.

As the second youngest of the Queen's grandchildren, Lady Louise Windsor could be a contender for a high-ranking royal job.

It remains to be seen what path she will choose, but one thing is certain: Lady Louise Windsor's 18th birthday could mark a turning point in her life.