August 26th 2024.
Lady Louise Windsor has expressed her interest in following in her grandmother's footsteps by joining the British Armed Forces. The granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth could potentially become the first female royal to join the military since her late great-grandmother did so at the young age of 18. It's remarkable to think that the late queen went against her father's wishes in order to serve her country as a full-time member of the armed forces. Despite King George VI's belief that her training as a princess was more important than aiding in the World War II labor shortages, Elizabeth was determined to "do her bit" by joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945, along with 250,000 other women who served during the war.
While there have been other members of the royal family who have also joined the military, such as Prince Harry who served in Afghanistan, they have all been men since then. However, this could soon change if Lady Louise Windsor, the Royal Family's "secret weapon," continues to pursue her passion for the military. The 20-year-old, who is currently a second-year English student at St Andrew's University, also dedicates her time to the army cadets. According to sources, she has expressed her eagerness to have a career in the military and serve her country with pride.
It is quite rare for members of the Royal Family to be deployed to combat zones when they join the military. Instead, they often serve in other capacities, such as Queen Elizabeth, who mainly drove and maintained vehicles during her time in the auxiliary service. However, as Head of the British Armed Forces, she holds a significant position within the military. It is unlikely that Lady Louise, who is currently eighth in line to the throne, will reach such a high rank, but she is sure to have a bright future in either the military, diplomacy, or law, as her LinkedIn page has reportedly stated.
Lady Louise's interest in the military may have been influenced by her father, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, who had also considered joining the Royal Marines, but ultimately dropped out of training. Her grandfather, King Charles, also trained with the RAF before joining the Royal Navy, and her cousin, Prince William, followed in his footsteps by serving in all three branches of the military.
As Lady Louise continues to pursue her passion for the military, it is unclear where exactly her career will lead her. However, one thing is for sure, she will continue to make her family proud, just as her great-grandmother did, by serving her country with dedication and determination.
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