Duchess Sophie’s Daughter Lady Louise Quietly Takes on Secret Role at King Charles’s Scottish Estate

Duchess Sophie’s daughter Lady Louise Windsor has followed in her mother footsteps by taking on a secret role at King Charles’s Scottish estate, where the young royal is said to have spent several weeks cooking for guests staying in the estate’s holiday lodges.

The 22-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh recently graduated from the University of St Andrews and is now exploring her next steps, with her reported summer job offering a glimpse into her life away from the royal spotlight.

According to a report by Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English, Louise quietly worked at the King’s Scottish estate during the summer, preparing meals for guests renting lodges reportedly costing £2,500 a week.

The role was said to have been kept low-key, reflecting Louise’s reputation for maintaining a relatively private life despite her place in the Royal Family.

“She’s incredibly low-key and discreet. I only know because she cooked for a friend who rang me up [in surprise] to tell me about it,” a source close to Louise reportedly told English.

The insider, who said they had known the young royal since she was a baby, also praised her cooking skills and suggested that she had inherited the interest from her mother.

“Louise is a really good cook – it’s something she inherits from her mother,” the source said. “They do it together a lot.”

Duchess Sophie has long been known for her understated approach to royal life, balancing official duties with family responsibilities. The reported cooking role suggests Louise may share her mother’s preference for practical experience rather than seeking the spotlight.

The account also comes as Louise begins a new chapter following university. She is reportedly taking a gap year that could include a mixture of employment, volunteering and travel before deciding on her longer-term plans.

Although she remains a member of the Royal Family, Louise has generally maintained a lower public profile than some of her royal cousins, with her education and personal interests taking centre stage.

Her private life has also attracted attention, particularly reports linking her romantically with university sweetheart Felix da Silva-Clamp. Speculation about a possible engagement has circulated, but no engagement has been officially confirmed.

Louise’s younger brother, James, Earl of Wessex, has also reportedly gained practical work experience away from formal royal engagements.

Before beginning his studies in Rural Land and Property Management at the Royal Agricultural University, James was seen working on farmland at Sandringham, the King’s Norfolk estate.

The siblings’ reported experiences suggest that practical work and education are playing an important role as they prepare for adulthood, rather than immediately taking on prominent public responsibilities.

Louise’s alleged summer position has attracted particular interest because it involved serving guests at a royal estate without a high-profile announcement or public ceremony.

However, the account rests on a report citing a source close to Louise, and Buckingham Palace has not been reported as formally announcing the role.

For now, the story offers a rare glimpse into the young royal’s life beyond university, suggesting that her next chapter may be shaped by work, travel and personal experience as much as by her royal connections.