Giddy up! Lady Louise joins her mother Sophie for a carriage ride at the Windsor Royal Horse Show - as Prince Edward and James Viscount Severn watch from the sidelines
- Lady Louise showed of her equestrian prowess at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
- Her father, Edward, 55, looked on proudly as she strutted through the grounds
- Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Louise's mother, was also pictured carriage riding
Lady Louise Windsor joined her mother Sophie, Countess of Wessex today as they both drove carriages at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire.
Proud father Prince Edward, 55, watched from the stands with his youngest son, James, Viscount Severn, 11, as Louise, 15, and Sophie, 54, showed off their equestrian prowess.
Louise, the Queen's youngest granddaughter, opted for traditional riding gear of a tweed top hat with a matching jacket as she rode with a chaperone.
Lady Louise Windsor joined her mother Sophie, Countess of Wessex today as they both drove carriages at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex donned a navy ensemble with a fetching headpiece as she rode solo through the Windsor grounds
Proud father Prince Edward, 55, (second left) watched from the stands with his youngest son, James, Viscount Severn, 11, (second right) as Louise, 15, and Sophie, 54, showed off their equestrian prowess
The Earl of Wessex with son James talks to participants in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society during the Royal Windsor Horse Show, that his wife and daughter were competing in
Meanwhile her mother Sophie, who was competing in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society, donned a navy ensemble with a fetching headpiece as she rode solo through the Windsor grounds.
James matched his father in light brown chinos and a smart tie and jacket.
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While, the pre-teen opted for a navy jacket and polka dot tie, a style often spotted on his uncle Prince Charles, Edward sported a green and blue striped tie and navy jacket.
Elsewhere, Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen's paternal first cousin, 76, looked delighted to join his extended family for a carriage drive.
Delighted! Lady Louise, who like her mother was taking part in The Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society, looked over the moon to be joining the race
Louise showed off her braces while competing in the event. The young royal shares a passion for all things equestrian with her grandparents
Proud Dad! Prince Edward took photos of his daughter Lady Louise and wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex as they showed off their equestrian prowess in Windsor
All smiles! Sophie couldn't hide her joy as she joined her family for a day at the races
Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen's paternal first cousin, 76, looked delighted to join his extended family for a carriage drive
Prince Micheal of Kent looked in deep concentration as he drove his carriage, while Lady Louise, a keen equestrian who has recently started taking Polo lessons, seemed in her element
The Countess of Wessex take off her glove as she partakes in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society in Windsor
Keeping true to her royal routes, Louise spotted a green tweed look with a crisp white shirt for a day of riding
Sophie looked in her element to be enjoying fresh spring air as she rode through Windsor, which she knows well
Showing off her warm nature, Sophie smiled at crowds as she met passersby and horse racing enthusiasts
Like mother, like daughter! Louise looked at ease with the doting crowd as the teenager finished off the carriage drive
Always one to look stylish, Sophie kept warm under a blue and white checked blanket while riding today
Ready, set: Louise sat in a carriage next to her mother as the pair got ready to ride around Windsor
Lady Louise is an avid rider who was taught at a young age, and has inherited a love of carriage driving from her grandfather, Prince Philip.
In May 2017, she was responsible for leading the carriages of the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society at the Windsor Horse Show.
The Duke of Edinburgh himself, 97, made his way to the show earlier this week in a two-horse carriage, accompanied by two aides.
Lady Louise is an avid rider who was taught at a young age, and has inherited a love of carriage driving from her grandfather, Prince Philip.
Sophie looked at ease while she was driving in a carriage solo, while her daughter Louise had an aid
Louise sported a tweed top hat and tied her blonde hair back into a fishnet as she sported a flower broach at the
The annual show, which is just a short distance from Windsor Castle finishes today, and is one of the Queen's favourite equestrian events of the year - and has seen most of her family compete or watch the show
Royal Windsor has been a family affair for the royals, who this week welcomed a new member Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Archie is the Wessexes (pictured, Sophie Wessex) great-nephew
Sophie is a keen rider, and along with her children is often spotted outdoors walking dogs or riding horses
In May 2017, Lady Louise was responsible for leading the carriages of the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society at the Windsor Horse Show - which she today also took part in
Sophie sported a silky floral neckerchief and kept warm from the chilly spring morning in a thick navy coat while she rode the carriage through Windsor
A family affair! Michael was spotted riding behind Sophie at the event, which saw dozens of Royals descend over the week
Prince Michael accompanied Sophie and Louise around the track, as all three royals took part in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society
As well as carriage driving, Lady Louise is being taught Polo at Westcroft Park Polo Club, in Surrey, the Daily Mail recently revealed. She's been described as 'a very gutsy little player' and 'a star'
Despite being just 15, it's Louise's third year in taking part in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society, as she has been horse riding from a young age
While Louise opted for four horses, her mother Sophie chose to drive just one
The annual show, which is just a short distance from Windsor Castle finishes today, and is one of the Queen's favourite equestrian events of the year.
The Monarch herself was in attendance throughout the week, but has not been spotted watching her granddaughter today.
Royal Windsor has been a family affair for the royals, who this week welcomed a new member Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen's great granddaughter Mia Tindall was spotted hauling herself up a climbing wall, at the show yesterday.
Not letting the races stop her from being stylish, Sophie sported sleek leather gloves and earrings for the horse ride
Keeping in the royal tradition of clashing patterns, Prince Michael wore and striped tie check shirt and tweed jacket for his ride
Prince Michael, who father was Prince George, Duke of Kent, the Queen's Uncle, clearly shared the royal family's passion for all things equestrian
Prince Michael shares a residence with Prince William and Kate at Kensington Palace, which until recently was also shared with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Sophie, who will be celebrating her 20 year marriage anniversary with Prince Edward next month, is often spotted outside and around the grounds of Windsor Castle
Lady Louise led the procession at the 76th Royal Windsor Horse Show, driving a carriage of four horses
Louise (left) is 13th in line to her the throne behind her brother James. The 15-year-old is a member of Girlguiding, of which her grandmother the Queen is patron and her mother (right) is president
Mia, five, put her rock climbing ability to the test as the annual show got underway for its fourth day on Saturday, just a short distance from Windsor Castle
The Queen's great-granddaughter Mia Tindall makes the most of the sunshine today while at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Savannah enjoys a Calippo ice lolly (pictured left) and takes part in rock climbing (pictured right). Mia could also be seen frolicking in the sun with her cousins Savannah and Isla - the daughters of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly
Queen Elizabeth, pictured with the King of Bahrain, changed into a dark coat with pearl buttons for Friday afternoon's events
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of York and the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, carefully watched the endurance phase at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday afternoon
The annual show runs until May 12 and is one of the Queen's favourite equestrian events of the year, with the monarch herself in attendance today to present the best turn out trooper awards
Dressed in navy leggings and green wellington boots, she confidently grasped the climbing holds as she made her way up. She even dared to sneak a quick glance down to check on her cousin Isla Phillips who was also on the wall.
And just when it seemed she was being overtaken by Isla, Mia redoubled her effort to get back in front – and even took a swing on the rope.
The action girl was enjoying the sunshine on a day out with Isla, seven, and her eight-year-old sister Savannah - the daughters of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly - at the equestrian event taking place minutes from Windsor Castle.
The monarch wisely brought along a pair of patterned gloves to keep warm on the chilly spring afternoon (left). The Queen could not hold back her smiles as she enjoyed the third day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show this wweek
Princess Anne, left, was looking smart for the occasion in a grey two-piece skirt suit, teamed with a turquoise shirt and sunglasses, left, while her mother the Queen, right, wore a long khaki coat and welly boots
He was driven down to join the Queen mid-morning. In January, he overturned his Range Rover after crashing into another car near the Sandringham estate
It’s perhaps no surprise that little Mia took so easily to her daring challenge – given that her father, Mike Tindall, is a former England rugby captain and her mother Zara, Princess Anne’s daughter, is an Olympic silver medallist in eventing.
The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne have all been spotted at the event during the week, with the monarch hosting the King of Bahrain on Friday.
Last year, the event ran exactly one week before the same space hosted the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
