Lady Louise Windsor could get a new major role in the Royal Family amid a shortage of senior working royals, a royal commentator has told GB News.
The 21-year-old, who is not a working royal, is currently studying English at the University of St Andrews.
The royal is the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the youngest granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzgerald highlighted to GB News that it is possible that the Royal Family needs some support.
Lady Louise Windsor is the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the youngest granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II
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Fitzwilliams said: "The royals have to do more work each because there are far fewer of them.
"We still have quite a number of royals but there are only four who are under 70."
"Sophie is 60, so the royals are looking possibly to Lady Louise one day, but nothing is definite.
"It's just a possibility."
Lady Louise is not a working royal
GettyShe attended St George's School in Windsor and St Mary's Ascot.
Her mother, Sophie, has taken a more prominent role in the Royal Family, stepping up to support the Princess of Wales in her recovery from cancer.
Fitzwilliams previously told GB News that the Duchess of Edinburgh's support alongside Kate in a "very rocky period" has been "valuable".
He said: "She was tremendous."
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PAFitzwilliams added: "There is no doubt that Sophie is someone who has been an absolute rock during a very rocky period.
"The Edinburghs have been valuable, especially at this time, which has been so difficult.
"Sophie and Edward have done extremely well.
"She has taken on the Duke of Edinburgh's mantle in some respects."
