In a recent turn of events, Lady Louis, the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Countess of Wessex, has been left without a new title following her father’s promotion to the Duke of Edinburgh.
This decision has sparked outrage among fans who question why she has been excluded from receiving a new title.
According to Dr. Craig Prescott, an expert in UK constitutional law and politics at Bangor University, the current constitutional rules prevent Lady Louis from taking on another title due to her position in the line of succession.
While it is possible for the King to grant her a title, it seems that her parents have chosen not to pursue this avenue.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a long-standing royal commentator, suggests that Lady Louis’s unchanged title reflects the family’s lack of plans for her to become a working member of the royal family.
It is speculated that there will be fewer royals performing official duties in the future.
Lady Louis is entitled to the title of Princess as she is a male-lined grandchild of a monarch.
However, her parents have decided against giving her this title.
When Prince Edward and Sophie married in 1990, Buckingham Palace announced that their children would not be styled as His or Her Royal Highness, but rather as Sons or Daughters of an Earl.
Sophie has since stated that they are raising their children with the expectation that they will have to work for a living.
Lady Louis, now 19 years old, did not choose to take on the Princess title when she turned 18 in November 2021.
She recently began her first year at St. Andrews University, where she is studying English.
In the line of succession, Lady Louis currently sits in 15th position, behind her younger brother who occupies the 14th spot.
It is worth noting that despite being older than her brother, Lady Louis is lower in the line of succession due to the old rules of male primogeniture.
The Succession to the Crown Act of 2013 abolished the centuries-old tradition of men taking precedence over women regardless of age.
However, this legislation only applies to those born after October 28, 2011.
Since Lady Louis was born in November 2003, her brother remains ahead of her in the line of succession.
This situation also affects the King’s sister, the Princess Royal, who currently holds the 16th position in the line to the throne.
Despite being older than her brother Prince Andrew (8th in line) and Prince Edward (13th in line), she has not moved up in the ranks.
Royal fans have taken to social media to express their frustration with Lady Louis’ lack of a new title.
Many believe it is unfair that her younger brother has received a more formal title while she has been left out.
Some have even encouraged Lady Louis to claim her birthright as a Princess.
On the other hand, there are those who feel that it is time for the royal family to embrace the 21st century and disregard outdated protocols.
Lady Louis is known to be a private individual and is rarely seen in public.
Although she has accompanied her parents to various royal engagements, it remains to be seen if she will take on any official royal duties in the future.
In conclusion, the absence of a new title for Lady Louis has caused a stir among fans.
While some are outraged by the perceived injustice, others see it as an opportunity for the royal family to modernize.
As we wait for further developments, it is clear that this issue has ignited passionate discussions among royal enthusiasts.
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