The Duchess of Edinburgh has continued to support Lady Louise Windsor alongside her university boyfriend.
Lady Louise demonstrated her equestrian prowess on the final day of the Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving on Sunday.
The prestigious trials took place from June 27 to 29 on the Sandringham estate.
The Duchess showed her support throughout the three-day event, appearing on Sunday in an eye-catching red dress by Giuliva Heritage.
Duchess of Edinburgh continues to support Lady Louise alongside university boyfriend.
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The 21-year-old Louise was accompanied by her mother, Sophie, and her university boyfriend, Felix da Silva-Clamp.
Silva-Clamp, whom Louise met whilst studying at St Andrews University, watched from the sidelines last week as his girlfriend showcased her carriage driving abilities.
The event holds deep personal significance for Lady Louise, as the competition was founded by Prince Philip in 1982 to introduce his favourite sport to one of his most cherished royal estates.
The late Duke of Edinburgh embraced carriage driving in his fifties following his retirement from polo, remaining devoted to the sport despite occasional spills during competitions well into his advanced years.
Felix da Silva-Clamp and Lady Louise Windsor photographed together at university.
Facebook / Mermaids St AndrewsLady Louise has been competing in carriage driving since her teens, maintaining her grandfather's sporting tradition within the Royal Family.
The young royal, who stands 16th in line to the throne, has inherited Prince Philip's enthusiasm for this challenging equestrian discipline.
Louise appeared poised and confident throughout the competition, dressed elegantly in a beige overcoat paired with matching gloves and a traditional black riding helmet appropriate for the trials.
Her composed demeanour during the event demonstrated her experience and skill in the demanding sport.
Lady Louise has been actively competing in carriage driving since her teenage years, preserving her grandfather's sporting legacy within the Royal Family.PALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Lady Louise, 20, is a member of the St Andrews University Officers’ Training Corps.
PAThe Duchess of Edinburgh engaged warmly with fellow spectators at the Norfolk estate, showing her continued support for her daughter's equestrian pursuits. Sophie has previously expressed her pride in Louise's dedication to carriage driving, acknowledging the sport's significance to her late father-in-law.
Lady Louise's participation comes shortly after her notable absence from this month's Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, where her parents attended whilst she and her brother James, Earl of Wessex, were not present.
Her non-attendance at the King's birthday parade was primarily attributed to her demanding academic commitments at St Andrews, where she is currently in her third year studying English Literature.
The university schedule has previously prevented her from attending major royal occasions. Beyond her studies, Lady Louise actively participates in the University Officers' Training Corps, demonstrating her commitment to forging an independent career path whilst honouring family traditions.
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