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Jennifer Newton

Lady Louise Windsor's heartfelt tribute to grandfather Prince Philip at memorial service

Nearly all of the late Prince Philip's grandchildren turned out to honour their grandfather at his memorial service yesterday.

And one of them was his youngest granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor, who had much in common with the Duke of Edinburgh.

For the service at Westminster Abbey, Louise, 18, wore a classic navy dress, which she teamed with a navy jacket and several pieces of jewellery.

And it seem one of the pieces she wore was a subtle yet heartfelt tribute to her grandfather.

Pinned to her jacket was a beautiful carriage driving brooch, which paid homage to their shared hobby of the equestrian sport.

Lady Louise Windsor at Prince Philip's memorial service yesterday with her carriage driving brooch pinned to her jacket (Getty Images)
Louise wore a beautiful navy dress for the service (Getty Images)

Prince Philip was an accomplished carriage driver and Louise is now following in his footsteps.

Last year she even d rove a carriage that belonged to her late grandfather during the famous Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Meanwhile, last year, Louise made her public speaking debut in a documentary about Philip's life where she spoke about how they bonded over the sport.

Louise heads into yesterday's service with her mum Sophie Wessex (AFP via Getty Images)

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She said: "The Duke of Edinburgh has been so involved in my driving, but it's slightly scary as he invented the sport pretty much.

"But it's incredible to have learned first-hand from him and it definitely made us closer I think."

Lady Louise takes part in carriage riding - her late grandfather Prince Philip's favourite sport (REX/Shutterstock)

She also won over new fans when speaking fondly and movingly about Philip and his legacy.

Sharing her experiences of taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, she said: "I'd always wanted to do it because of the skills that you develop as a result.

"But there was certainly an element of making my grandfather proud and honouring him by taking part in the award that has been so much of his life's work. And I definitely hope that I have made him proud."

Viewers were touched by Louise's comments and one took to Twitter writing: "I thought the star of this programme was easily Lady Louise. What a lovely girl she is."

Another said: "Wow how good was it to see Lady Louise Windsor in her first documentary."

While another added: "Lady Louise has such fabulous memories of her grandfather, it was a beautiful interview and they must miss him very much."

Louise attended yesterday's service alongside her parents Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex and brother James.

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