Lady Louise Windsor celebrates important milestone amid parties at university with male friend

The 16th in line to the throne, who has been dubbed the Royal Family's "secret weapon", is currently in her third year studying English Literature at the prestigious institution.

Despite her royal lineage, Lady Louise has maintained a remarkably down-to-earth presence on campus, following in the footsteps of her cousins Prince William and Princess Kate, who also met during their time at St Andrews.

Once described as an "English rose that is blossoming", she combines natural poise with a refreshingly normal student lifestyle.

At university social events, Lady Louise has been spotted with her male friend Felix da Silva-Clamp.

Photos from a university drama society fundraiser show the pair wrapping their arms around each other and taking selfies, with Lady Louise placing her head on his shoulder.

Silva-Clamp even travelled to the Sandringham estate to support Louise at her driving competition in June, where she won a silver medal.

The young man, whose father is a solicitor, works at an ice cream parlour in St Andrews while studying and has been seen chatting warmly with Louise's parents.

At recent university events, Lady Louise has fully embraced student life, dancing and socialising with friends.

Donning a classic V-neck little black dress at a society ball, she was photographed showing off her moves on the dancefloor and taking selfies with her closest friends.

"She is a really modest and sweet young woman who is polite and attentive," one observer previously noted when Louise worked at a garden centre before university.

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Despite her royal status, she maintains a low profile on campus, having even missed two consecutive Easter Sunday services to focus on her studies in Edinburgh.

Louise uses the title "Lady" rather than "Princess", a deliberate choice by her parents to shield her from public pressure.

Her mother Sophie explained to The Sunday Times in 2020: "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."

Looking ahead, Louise has expressed interest in pursuing a career in "the military, diplomacy or law".