Lady Louise Windsor, 16, is spotted having a carriage driving lesson in Windsor’s Home Park

Masked rider! Keen equestrian Lady Louise Windsor, 16, is spotted having a carriage driving lesson in Windsor’s Home Park

  • Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex’s daughter had carriage driving lesson today
  • Lady Louise has followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Prince Philip, 99
  • Like Philip, Louise is a talented carriage driver and has competed in the British Driving Society Championship for Young Drivers and Royal Windsor Horse Show

Lady Louise Windsor was back in the saddle today as she enjoyed a carriage driving lesson in Windsor Home Park.

The 16-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex donned a protective face mask as she rode around the lush grounds under the watchful eye of two tutors.

Dressed in blue jeans, brown riding boots and an all weather jacket, Lady Louise looked confident as she took to the reins.

Taking all necessary precautions, she also wore a riding hat while her companion sported a cap reading RWHS – which stands for Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Lady Louise Windsor was back in the saddle today as she enjoyed a carriage driving lesson in Windsor Home Park

The 16-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex donned a protective face mask as she rode around the lush grounds under the watchful eye of two tutors

The 16-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex donned a protective face mask as she rode around the lush grounds under the watchful eye of two tutors

Dressed in blue jeans, brown riding boots and an all weather jacket, Lady Louise looked confident as she took to the reins

Dressed in blue jeans, brown riding boots and an all weather jacket, Lady Louise looked confident as she took to the reins

It is not known if the horse pulling Lady Louise’s carriage belongs to Her Majesty, however it did bear a striking resemblance to the Queen’s favourite black Fell pony. 

Lady Louise is a keen equestrian and is often spotted out riding with her father, the Earl of Wessex.

She also takes after her grandfather Prince Philip, having inherited his love of carriage driving and proved herself a talented driver from a young age.  

In May 2017 she made her debut at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, leading the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society into the showground. 

It is not known if the horse pulling Lady Louise's carriage belongs to Her Majesty, however it did bear a striking resemblance to the Queen's favourite black Fell pony

It is not known if the horse pulling Lady Louise’s carriage belongs to Her Majesty, however it did bear a striking resemblance to the Queen’s favourite black Fell pony

Lady Louise is a keen equestrian and is often spotted out riding with her father, the Earl of Wessex. Pictured today on the carriage ride

Lady Louise is a keen equestrian and is often spotted out riding with her father, the Earl of Wessex. Pictured today on the carriage ride

Lady Louise takes after her grandfather Prince Philip, having inherited his love of carriage driving and proved herself a talented driver from a young age

Lady Louise takes after her grandfather Prince Philip, having inherited his love of carriage driving and proved herself a talented driver from a young age

Taking all necessary precautions, she also wore a riding hat while her companion sported a cap reading RWHS - which stands for Royal Windsor Horse Show

Taking all necessary precautions, she also wore a riding hat while her companion sported a cap reading RWHS – which stands for Royal Windsor Horse Show

Speaking about her daughter's talent, Sophie Wessex - a carriage driver herself - said in May: 'She is naturally so good at it, she really is. It's something that she has taken to very well'

Speaking about her daughter’s talent, Sophie Wessex – a carriage driver herself – said in May: ‘She is naturally so good at it, she really is. It’s something that she has taken to very well’

Philip is believed to have been instrumental in the development of carriage driving and has represented Britain in three European championships and six world championships.  

The Royal Windsor Horse Show – one of the Queen’s favourites – did not take place this year due to the pandemic, but its Royal Vice Presidents Edward and Sophie lent their support to its virtual replacement.  

Speaking about her daughter’s talent, Sophie – a carriage driver herself – said in May: ‘She is naturally so good at it, she really is. It’s something that she has taken to very well.’ 

She revealed Louise wouldn’t have taken part in the competition this year as she was meant to have been sitting her exams.

‘It’s a lovely thing to do,’ she added. ‘To actually participate in the horse show you know, has been a really special thing for her to do and in fact, actually, the first time she participated was of course in the pageant, which she adored.’

Lady Louise Windsor joined her mother Sophie, Countess of Wessex at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire last year

Lady Louise Windsor joined her mother Sophie, Countess of Wessex at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire last year

Sophie, Countess of Wessex donned a navy ensemble with a fetching headpiece as she rode solo through the Windsor grounds at the 2019 event

Sophie, Countess of Wessex donned a navy ensemble with a fetching headpiece as she rode solo through the Windsor grounds at the 2019 event

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