Lady Louise Windsor has been spotted in her first public appearance of the year.
The rarely-seen royal, 20, was photographed enjoying a day at The Royal Horse Show at Windsor Castle on Saturday alongside both of her parents the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and younger brother James, Earl of Wessex.
© ShutterstockThe young royal was seen riding a bike through the grounds before watching the International Driving Grand Prix. In another sweet shot, the 20-year-old was seen giving her mum, who beamed with pride, a warm hug.
© Max MumbyLouise opted for a look appropriate for the event - a pair of black cargos tucked into flat leather riding boots and a gilet emblazoned with the official 'Royal Windsor Horse Show' font and logo.
© ShutterstockHer blonde locks were swept off her face in a casual ponytail and she wore minimal makeup and a pair of glasses. Later on, as she watched one of the events with her hands on her father's shoulders, Louise was seen wearing a navy feathered fedora hat.
Meanwhile, her mother dressed up for the occasion. Duchess Sophie, 59, wore a navy cord dress which was tiered for a billowing look which was teamed with a tan suede jacket that was nipped in at the waist with a tie belt.
© ShutterstockThe Duchess donned a pair of flat leather boots to match her daughters and added a touch of glamour to the look by adding a silk patterned scarf around her wrist, much like the stunning Hermès twilly scarf she wore in her hair on Friday.
© ShutterstockThe mother-daughter duo haven't been seen at a public event together in months. Lady Louise was absent from the Easter Matins service held at St George's Chapel in Windsor which we can assume was as a result of her university commitments.
© GettyThe royal is a student at the University of St Andrews where she is reading English, the same Scottish university attended by her cousin Prince William and his wife Princess Kate.
© GettyIn Louise's absence, Duchess Sophie paid tribute to her daughter in her fashion choices. Prince Edward's wife recycled her vivid purple Prada coat and chose the cream beret-style fascinator from her daughter's collection.
© GettySophie and Louise were spotted on a skiing holiday together in St Moritz, Switzerland in March but otherwise, the mother-daughter duo haven't stepped out together since the Christmas Day service at Sandringham.
© GettyThe mother-of-two was seen looking festive in a khaki green longline coat with a bow detail on the next. She teamed the look with unexpected animal print accessories including croc print heels, a leopard print clutch, and a feathered hat.
© GettyDISCOVER: The antiquated rule Lady Louise Windsor has to follow with her brother James, Earl of Wessex
Meanwhile, her daughter opted for a more muted aesthetic in a navy blue coat and hat and cream heels. She also wore a checked scarf, the merino wool style from Highgrove and The Prince's Foundation's recent collaboration, to match her aunt Princess Anne.
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