THE King’s 20-year-old niece wants to become the first female Royal since the late Queen to serve in the military.
Lady Louise Windsor, daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, is an avid member of St Andrews’ University Officers’ Training Corps.
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A pal told The Sun: “She talks about being very keen on a career in the military, serving the King and country.
“She is all about the Army Cadets and has fallen in love with it.”
Louise, eighth in line to the throne, says on her LinkedIn page: “I am interested in pursuing a career in the military, diplomacy, or law.”
Queen Elizabeth II was a Junior Commander with the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War Two.
She remains the only female member of the Royal Family to serve in the Armed Forces.
Prince Harry was the last royal to serve in a war during two tours of Afghanistan.
Prince William was commissioned into the Army in December 2006 and joined the Household Cavalry.
The disgraced Duke of York served as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the Falklands War.
And King Charles was in the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy from 1971 to 1976.
Lady Louise’s dad Edward trained with the Royal Marines in 1987 but left after just four months.
Officer Cadet Louise is set to start her third year of studies in Scotland.
She has earned cash working at a garden centre and as a waitress.
She is also currently a volunteer with online education charity Tutor The Nation.
