Princess Louise Windsor is following in the footsteps of her grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, after participating in a training course for army officers at the university. The 21-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, studying English at the University of St Andrews, was spotted in camouflage clothing with military gear, wearing a helmet with the distinctive 'Windsor' label. "She loves every minute" during the officer training course at the University of Tayforth, where she received basic training in weaponry, leadership lessons, and a course on operating in complex environments under pressure. The training unit consists of students from St Andrews, Stirling, and Dundee. If she pursues a career in the army, she will become the first woman from the royal family to do so after the Queen Elizabeth II.
The officer princess, whose father served in the Royal Navy for four months in 1987, appeared at an event honoring Scottish military traditions at the Edinburgh Castle.
A source close to the princess told The Sun: "Princess Louise really enjoyed every minute spent in the officer-trainee unit at university," adding: "She is firmly focused on a career in the army and serving her country, having received basic military training and more determined than ever to finish her service in the future."
Apparently, Princess Louise was able to merge military training with her studies at university, and she significantly applied the skills learned, particularly of interest in serving in the army.
According to the military site of Great Britain, joining the officer-trainee unit of the Tayforth University "teaches you everything, starting from the correct wearing of official uniforms to developing leadership skills in challenging situations," as stated on the site.
"Despite the absence of obligations for subsequent entry into the army, the unit is described as a unique place, where students thrive in all aspects of life, experiencing astonishing challenges, including forging close friendships," the site continues. "As a member of the unit, you will experience remarkable challenges, gain useful skills for the future, enjoy sports opportunities, and have a great social life, all while integrating your learning, and also having the added bonus of earnings."
