Overview

• Royal commentator Christopher Wilson names Lady Louise Windsor as a potential “dark-horse” to bolster the working roster.
• Wilson warns of a looming gap as public demand for royal appearances stays high despite fewer available senior family members.
• Lady Louise, 21, is studying at St Andrews University and has made select public appearances such as Royal Ascot and Trooping the Colour.
• Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, previously signaled a preference for a more private path for her children, adding uncertainty to any expanded role.
• GB News notes the Royal Family’s public engagements fell from 3,874 in 2011 to 2,168 in 2024 as the number of working royals declined from 12 to 10.