Lady Louise Windsor and her boyfriend seem to be strengthening their relationship by joining the university’s army reserve unit together. This shared commitment was on display as they participated in the St Andrews Regiments’ Day Parade during the Remembrance Day Weekend, both dressed impeccably in their military uniforms.

At just 22, Lady Louise, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, received admiration for her sense of duty. She was a part of the Officers’ Training Corps at a poignant event commemorating fallen soldiers on November 9, notably just a day after celebrating her birthday.

Her boyfriend, Felix da Silva-Clamp, appears to be equally dedicated, joining her in this endeavor. Although it’s unclear if Felix was already a member of the unit before Lady Louise’s involvement, his participation suggests a deepening of their bond.

This shared experience may be another step in their journey together, drawing comparisons to the early days of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship.

It is not known whether he was part of the students’ unit before or after Lady Louise joined, but seems to show yet another sign that the pair could be on track to be the next William and Kate.

They sported matching solemn expressions as they marched alongside fellow cadets in camouflage ensembles, all wearing red poppies, walking from Holy Trinity Church to the War Memorial in town, where wreathes were laid down.

‘It was a very sombre affair,’ a source told HELLO! Magazine of the occasion.

‘Lady Louise’s serious demeanour reflects the sombre nature of the procession. She was incredibly committed and professional throughout.’

Lady Louise and her ‘boyfriend’ both looked smart in their military uniforms as they took part in the St Andrews Regiments’ Day Parade at University

Felix da Silva-Clamp (pictured centre), who is rumoured to be in a romantic relationship with the young royal, is just as devoted to the college’s Officers’ Training Corps as Lady Louise is

Louise is currently in the fourth and final year of her English degree at St Andrew’s University, where she first met Felix.

Their close bond has became the source of vast speculation since.

She has oft been hailed as the royal family‘s ‘secret weapon’, thanks to her natural poise combined with a down-to-earth nature and resemblance to her grandmother.

And the young royal seems to be making the most of her studies. In pictures released in March earlier this year, the 16th in line to the throne was seen masterfully taking to the stage alongside her university friends as they all starred in a play.

She is known to have taken lead roles alongside Felix, who also shares her passion for theater.

The rumoured lovebirds were also was seen cosying up to Felix at her 21st birthday last November.

The duo wrapped their arms around each other, gently placing their heads together as Lady Louise took selfies on her phone, while in another image, she was seen snuggling up to Felix, placing her hand on his chest and her head on his shoulder. 

The pair have been forging a strong bond over the past two years, with Felix – whose father is a solicitor – even reportedly travelling down to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk to see Louise at her driving competition in June, where she won an impressive silver medal.

Praised for her dedication to duty at such a young age, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , 22, (left) took part in the commemorative event for fallen soldiers on November 9 – just one day after her birthday. Right, her rumoured boyfriend Felix

The ‘couple’ sported matching solemn expressions as they marched alongside fellow cadets in camouflage ensembles, all wearing red poppies, walking from Holy Trinity Church to the War Memorial in town, where wreathes are laid down

If the couple go the distance they will follow in the footstep of William and Kate, who also met when they were students at St Andrews – and Felix already seems at ease with the family.  

The young man works in an ice cream parlour in St Andrews while undertaking his studies, according to the Daily Express, and Lady Louise herself has experience of taking on a low-key part-time job despite her royal status. 

In 2022, she spent the summer working at a garden centre before embarking on her higher education. 

Louise was said to have been helping out on the tills, greeting customers, and pruning and potting plants – for £6.63 per hour.

One customer said: ‘She is a really modest and sweet young woman who is polite and attentive to customers. She seemed to be loving the job. You’d never imagine the Queen’s granddaughter would take on a role working behind a till.’

Another added: ‘The staff seemed to adore her. It’s not every day you buy your begonias off a royal.’ 

As part of Lady Louise’s four-year English Literature degree programme, undergraduates can study a semester abroad.

Although Felix was born in London, he went to Melbourne Grammar School and his mother, who works for the World Health Organisation’s mental health gap action programme, currently lives Down Under.

‘It was a very sombre affair,’ a source told HELLO! Magazine of the occasion. ‘Lady Louise’s serious demeanour reflects the sombre nature of the procession

Louise is currently in the fourth and final year of her English degree at St Andrew’s University, where she first met Felix. Their close bond has became the source of vast speculation since

It has been reported that Lady Louise is too keen to jet off to Australia for her final year – with Macquarie University at the top of her list

Lady Louise marched with the A Squadron, Students of Tayforth UOTR from the University of St. Andrews

It has been reported that Lady Louise is too keen to jet off to Australia for her final year – with Macquarie University at the top of her list.

A source told the Express that due to Felix previously attending a school overseas, studying in another country is an option they’re considering. However, the plan has not been finalised yet.

Thus far, Lady Louise has ensured her studies come first as she completes her degree – missing out on two Easter Sunday services in a row as she stayed in Edinburgh. 

Despite being cousins with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince William and Prince Harry, Louise uses the title ‘Lady’ rather than ‘Princess’.

She was not made a princess at birth because her father, Prince Edward, wanted to shield her from the pressures of a life in the public eye. 

Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2020, her mother, Sophie, explained: ‘We try to bring them up with the understanding that they are very likely to have to work for a living. Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles.’ 

Louise has previously expressed an interest in pursuing a career in ‘the military, diplomacy or law’.

A source told The Sun in August: ‘She talks about being very keen on a career in the military, serving the King and country. She is all about the Army Cadets and has fallen in love with it.’

If Lady Louise goes down the military path, she will be the first female royal since her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, to do so.

She is thought to have been extremely close with her late grandmother, having paid nearly fortnightly visits to Elizabeth and Phillip.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward has previously explained that Louise and her brother, James, Earl of Wessex, ‘were the grandchildren that they saw the most’.

In comparison, ‘while the older ones were seen less frequently, this little girl was there every weekend’.

It was even reported that Louise had no idea her grandmother was the Queen until later in life, her parents wanting to preserve a ‘normal childhood’ for her.

Her mother, Sophie, once revealed in at an interview that as a child, Louise had come home one day saying: ‘Mummy, people keep on telling me that grandma is the Queen.’

Lady Louise was their seventh grandchild. And for Philip, she brought not just joy but a sense of personal pride.

This was because she became the first royal to officially carry the surname Mountbatten-Windsor – so allowing Philip’s surname, Mountbatten, to continue into the future of the Royal family.