The advantages of having Louise on the roster are straightforward. Having graduated from the University of St Andrews with a degree in English and International Relations, she is currently enjoying a gap year before committing to her next step. She has already demonstrated a disciplined work ethic, taking on summer roles like cooking for guests at Balmoral lodges and serving as an Officer Cadet in the Army Reserve via the University Officers’ Training Corps. Alongside a quiet personal life, including a long-term relationship with fellow St Andrews alumnus Felix da Silva-Clamp, she has a zero-drama profile. Put simply, she looks like someone who understands public service.Her parents, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, are currently two of the Firm’s most reliable assets.