The Windsors’ Easter guest list was slimmed down this year, slimmed down like the number of working royals in the family. King Charles only allowed one of his nephews to come to church, and that was James, the 16-year-old Earl of Wessex. James’s older sister Lady Louise did not go to church, and I thought perhaps that Charles had banned Louise and all of his other nieces and nephews. But the Mail claims that Louise was probably still in Scotland, where she attends St. Andrew’s. Hm. I doubt that, but sure. While King Charles clearly doesn’t want his nieces and nephews to do any work on behalf of the crown – please, they might steal the king’s thunder! – the British media continues to try to convince Prince William that he needs to bring all of his cousins into the “working royal” fold. Especially Lady Louise.
As the British monarchy has faced health crises in past months – with both King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatment – key players have stepped up. Among the royal family the Princess Royal, her brother the Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife Sophie, appear to have ramped up their public appearances and engagements. And amid them, one young member could be set for key role in the Firm’s future – Lady Louise Windsor.
Writing in his Palace Confidential newsletter, the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden expressed that contribution from the Duke of Edinburgh and his family ‘has never been more important’.
‘Although way down the line of succession, in 14th place, the Duke of Edinburgh is busier, and more prominent, than ever as he carries out duties while his eldest brother, King Charles, is undergoing treatment for cancer,’ he said last month. ‘Edward and his wife, Sophie, are often overlooked because they don’t seem to court attention from the media and appear happy to undertake their numerous royal engagements and foreign visits quietly and without fuss.’
He continued: ‘In my opinion, another great service the couple could do for the country would be to encourage their children, Lady Louise and James, the Earl of Wessex, to become working royals when the time is right. Louise, 20, is in her second year at St Andrews University, while James, 16, will sit his GCSE exams this year. When Prince William becomes King, I hope that he will follow the example of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and ask his cousins, including Lady Louise and James, to share royal duties with him.’
‘Hopefully, William will realise that a “slimmed-down” monarchy wouldn’t safeguard the institution, as some claim, but would lead to its irrelevance and eventual death. What better way to build on its strengths than with an injection of energy from young people who have had values of public service and duty instilled in them from birth?’
LMAO “Hopefully, William will realise that a “slimmed-down” monarchy wouldn’t safeguard the institution, as some claim, but would lead to its irrelevance and eventual death.” It’s so wild that they’re saying all of the quiet parts outloud. “If we don’t get some young blood in here, everything will fall apart!” Yep. I mean, in this very narrow case, Eden is actually correct. Which is why Charles and William will refuse! Huevo is just like his father – terribly afraid that someone will steal his thunder or get more attention in any way. Besides, as I’ve said about Louise this whole time – it’s not clear she wants any part of royal life. She’s not like her mother. Speaking of, “Edward and his wife, Sophie, are often overlooked because they don’t seem to court attention from the media…” LMAO again! Please, Sophie wants all of the attention!
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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, UK – 31 Mar 2024,Image: 861384161, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: James Shaw/Shutterstock / Avalon 
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, UK – 31 Mar 2024,Image: 861384199, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: James Shaw/Shutterstock / Avalon 
King Charles III, accompanied by Camilla Queen Consort and members of the extended Royal Family, attend the traditional Christmas Day morning service at St. Mary Magdelene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk Featuring: Lady Louise Windsor, Sophie, Countess of Wessex Where: King’s Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom When: 25 Dec 2022 Credit: John Rainford/Cover Images **NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK**
Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, James Earl of Wessex during appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast after the procession and the coronation of the new King and Queen at Westminster Abbey in London, UK. Featuring: Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, James Earl of Wessex Where: London, United Kingdom When: 06 May 2023 Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images **NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NETHERLANDS OR FRANCE** 
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William of Wales and Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, James Earl of Wessex, Princess Anne Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Alexandra, Duke of Kent, Annabel Elliot, Lady Fiona Lansdowne, Freddy Parker Bowles, Louis Lopes, Arthur Elliot, Gus Lopes, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Prince George, Nicholas Barclay, Ralph Tollemache during appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast after the procession and the coronation of the new King and Queen at Westminster Abbey in London, UK. Featuring: King Charles III and Queen Camilla, William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, James Earl of Wessex, Princess Anne Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Alexandra, Duke of Kent, Annabel Elliot, Lady Fiona Lansdowne, Freddy Parker Bowles, Louis Lopes, Arthur Elliot, Gus Lopes, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Prince George, Nicholas Barclay, Ralph Tollemache Where: London, United Kingdom When: 06 May 2023 Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images **NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NETHERLANDS OR FRANCE** 
Lady Louise Windsor on a carriage in the Castle Arena at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Featuring: Lady Louise Windsor Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 12 May 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Members of the British Royal Family attend the Christmas Day service at Sandringham Featuring: Lady Louise Windsor Where: Sandringham, Norfolk, United Kingdom When: 25 Dec 2023 Credit: Cover Images 
Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. Featuring: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Earl of Wessex Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 31 Mar 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY** 
Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. Featuring: Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 31 Mar 2024 Credit: Cover ImagesncG1vNJzZmivp6x7pLHLnpmirJOdxm%2BvzqZmcW5lZn5ze8SdnKeXnJaxuqvLqKyiq5WUxKq6w6ymq5eYmr%2BgrtGoq6GdopTAqbvUpZuYmpWYvK6xvrCmq6OZo7Sgvs6ymKWrXw%3D%3D