Lady Louise Windsor, who turns 21 today, may be following in the footsteps of Prince William and Princess Kate as her romance with Felix da Silva-Clamp blossoms at St Andrews University. The couple, who met at the same Scottish university where William and Kate first crossed paths in 2001, have been seen enjoying each other's company at campus events.
Photographs from earlier this year show Lady Louise, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, partying with Felix at a fundraiser for the university's drama society. The images capture the pair dancing, taking selfies, and embracing, with Louise placing her hand on Felix's chest and her head on his shoulder. It is believed they have been dating for some time and that Felix gets on well with her parents, Edward and Sophie.
Felix, the son of a solicitor, was born in London but attended Melbourne Grammar School. His mother works for the World Health Organisation and currently lives in Australia. The student travelled to the Sandringham estate in June to watch Lady Louise compete in a driving competition, where she won a silver medal. Reports suggest Lady Louise is keen to spend her final university year in Australia, with Macquarie University as a top choice.
Lady Louise, who is 16th in line to the throne, was reportedly very close to her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, visiting her nearly every fortnight. Royal commentator Ingrid Seward noted that Louise and her brother James were the grandchildren the Queen saw most frequently, as her parents sought to give her a normal childhood.
While there is no suggestion of an engagement at this early stage, the romance echoes the story of William and Kate, who married in April 2011, ten years after meeting at St Andrews. Should the relationship continue, Lady Louise and Felix could become another royal couple to tie the knot after meeting at university.
