The first member of the Royal Family to openly disclose her autism diagnosis has announced she will begin studying for a PhD.
Flora Vesterberg, the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth II's 88-year-old cousin, opened up about her diagnosis earlier this year.
Calling the surprise news "unexpectedly empowering", Mrs Vesterberg opened up about battling "the challenges of neurodiversity" during her childhood.
Writing an essay in British Vogue, the 30-year-old said that learning about her autism brought "a sense of relief as well as validation".
Now, the 62nd-in-line to the throne has opened up about undertaking a PhD at The Courtauld.
Writing on Instagram, Mrs Vesterberg said: "I’m looking forward to beginning my PhD at @courtauld this month.
"My focus will be on elevating Nordic Impressionism and so I’ll be spending more time in Scandinavia.
"As my research evolves, I’ll share more about my findings and the process itself.
First openly-autistic member of Royal Family announces plans to start studying for PhD
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"Until then, I’m thrilled that ‘Nordic noir: works on paper from Edvard Munch to Mamma Andersson‘ is opening on Thursday 9 October @britishmuseum.
"The exhibition is supported by AKO Foundation. #Courtauld".
Mrs Vesterberg was born Flora Ogilvy; she is the eldest child and only daughter of James Ogilvy and Julia Caroline Rawlinson.
James Ogilvy's mother, Princess Alexandra, married Sir Angus Ogilvy in 1963 at Westminster Abbey.
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Flora Ogilvy, granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, with her husband Timothy Vesterberg at their wedding blessing in 2021
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In her youth, Mrs Vesterberg would often appear on the balcony during Trooping the Colour and at royal weddings.
For example, she made the guest list at Lady Gabriella Windsor's wedding to Thomas Kingston in 2019.
Mrs Vesterberg was also present alongside the royal contingent at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022.
In 2020, she walked down the aisle to marry Timothy Vesterberg, an investment banker from Sweden who currently holds the position of Principal at H.I.G. Capital.
The pair tied the knot at The Chapel Royal of St James's Palace, the same venue where Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840.
Mr and Mrs Vesterberg stepped out at Westminster Cathedral last month for the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
The late Duchess was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent - Princess Alexandra's older brother.
This makes Mrs Vesterberg a great-niece of Prince Edward and Katharine.
The 30-year-old has a master's degree from The Courtauld Institute of Art, where she subsequently joined the Campaign Board.
This consists of prominent philanthropists and advisors tasked with raising £50million for the transformation of the Somerset House campus.
Mrs Vesterberg is known for her commitment to education and co-chairs the Young Patrons' Circle of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
In addition, she lectures at Sotheby's Institute of Art, specialising in modern and contemporary art.
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