Not only has she been dubbed as the most beautiful royal, she's also a model and an activist
— what does the modern Lady Amelia Windsor not do?
From her relatively normal upbringing to her stellar modeling career, here’s the stunning
transformation of Lady Amelia Windsor.
If you're not super familiar with Lady Amelia Windsor, don't feel bad.
She hasn't had the same glaring spotlight on her life like Prince Harry, as her proximity
to the crown isn't as close.
So who is she exactly, and where does she fall in the royal line of succession?
Let's break it down.
Amelia is the child of George Windsor, who holds the title of the Earl of St. Andrews.
His grandfather, the Duke of Kent, is Queen Elizabeth's first cousin.
Basically, Amelia is two familial circles removed from the queen.
She is Harry and Prince William's third cousin.
She has two older siblings, Lady Marina Windsor and Edward Windsor, both of whom put her even
lower on the line of succession.
As it stands, Amelia is 43rd in line for the British throne.
This, of course, is subject to change with time.
As Lady Amelia Windsor didn't have the eagle-eyed press following her as a kid, there isn't
as much known about her early childhood.
But in an interview with W Magazine, the royal by birth did reveal some insight into her
early years at home.
And her upbringing?
It sounds rather idyllic.
Amelia spent most of her childhood in Cambridge, located just outside of London.
Her mom worked at the city's prestigious university as a professor, giving reason to the family's locale.
Amelia grew up with two older siblings, with whom she shares a very special bond.
Of her upbringing and schooling, Amelia told W Magazine:
"Everyone cycled everywhere, and all used to play musical instruments that never lasted
very long.
There is just so much beauty in Cambridge.
It's wonderful."
When we think about a young lady debuting in society, we immediately think about Amanda
Bynes' character in "What a Girl Wants."
The gorgeous ball gown, the unrequited love, the attendance of the queen?!
Yes, count us in.
Did you know that Lady Amelia Windsor was one such young lady who was launched into
society this way?
"Launch her?
You make her sound like a ship."
"No, in Clarissa's case it's more like an intercontinental ballistic missile."
In 2013, Amelia was a debutante and took part in the Bal des Debutantes in Paris.
What exactly took place during her social introduction?
We took a hint from Margaret Hedberg, the director of the International Debutante Ball.
As Hedberg told ABC News, a debutante ball and season is:
"A celebration of a lot of people getting together to celebrate their daughters' sort
of entrance into the adult world."
As for Amelia, she told Teen Vogue of her experience, saying:
"[I felt] like the most spoiled girl in the world."
Lady Amelia Windsor isn't just about Cambridge and high society functions.
She's a natural beauty, an educated young woman, and a dedicated servant to important
charity causes.
After she entered societal adulthood in 2013, she took a gap year and focused on her work
with Veterans Aid — which is an organization dedicated to helping members of the British
armed forces who are experiencing immense struggles, including homelessness.
In a sit down with Tatler, the publication wanted to talk to her about her education
and proximity to the throne, but all the young royal wanted to discuss was her work.
Amelia had this to share about her work with Veterans Aid:
"The team supports veterans struggling with all kinds of issues whether it's finding accommodation,
dealing with an addiction, or something simple like buying food, clothing, or an Oyster card."
She went on to tell Tatler that in all her professional experiences, she had quote, "never
seen so much hard work and passion" in comparison to Veterans Aid, adding:
"I will never forget my time working there."
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The royal family is known for some seriously stunning women.
Young Princess Anne?
Gorgeous and iconic.
Kate Middleton?
Flawless.
Meghan Markle?
She's simply stunning.
And obviously Lady Amelia Windsor is drop-dead gorgeous herself.
In 2016, three years after she made her societal debut, Amelia was named the quote, "most beautiful
member of the royal family" by Tatler at just 20 years old.
The title certainly made a splash in both royal circles and fashion industries.
Amelia's presence on the cover of Tatler marked the end of the publication's eight-year hiatus
in British royal family front page spreads.
The last time a royal had graced the cover was in 2008 with Princess Eugenie, so to say
that Amelia made a lasting impression is an understatement.
Lady Amelia Windsor opened up to Miss Vogue in her very first interview about life as
a young royal.
It was 2017, and Amelia had been enjoying the fruits of her labor and title without
the anxiety-inducing presence of paparazzi and invasive fans.
As such, she was able to dedicate time to traveling the world, and she did so alone.
Amelia revealed to Miss Vogue that her then-most recent trip to Morocco included some "exotic
climbs" and incredible sites.
Her best advice for traveling solo?
She shared this with the outlet:
"Always tell your family and friends everywhere you're going, send number plates of taxis
and make sure to send a photocopy of your passport details and visas."
The young royal revealed that she had aspirations to visit her sister in New York, as she had
never been to the United States, and that the gorgeous island of Jamaica was also on
her travel list.
2017 marked a huge point of transformation for Lady Amelia Windsor.
In fact, it's safe to say that the year completely shifted her professional trajectory.
Amelia was signed to the elite modeling management company Storm Management and started making
some serious waves in the fashion industry.
Storm has been responsible for the likes of Kate Moss, iconic model Cindy Crawford, the
dazzling Behati Prinsloo, and more.
Storm quickly started working on Amelia's behalf, and by the time fashion week rolled
around, the royal was spotted walking in the Dolce & Gabbana fall 2017 show.
She returned to the Italian designer as a model once again for the spring 2018 show
and absolutely dazzled on the runway.
Establishing herself as a fashion industry insider, Amelia went on to work with Chanel,
Bvlgari, and now-late fashion icon Azzedine Alaïa.
Of working with Alaïa, Amelia told W Magazine:
"It was incredible.
I worked with him for a few weeks, and it is a time of my life that I'd never forget."
You'd think that with all her professional success ramping up that Lady Amelia Windsor
would've said a firm "no'' to higher education.
But, don't be fooled — just because she made it in the modeling industry does not
mean that she turned away from academia .
"Let me put it this way.
You ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?"
"Yes."
“Morons.”
As noted by her Storm Management profile, Amelia attended the University of Edinburgh
and received her degree in Italian.
The multi-lingual beauty opened up about her decision to pursue language studies during
her sit down with W Magazine, and her reasoning is truly fascinating.
She had this to say about her studies:
"I originally went to Edinburgh for Latin, which I love, and the literature is incredible;
but then I suddenly realized that languages are so crucial for working in the fashion industry."
To sweeten her university experience, Amelia spent a number of semesters abroad in both
Paris and Rome.
She told Miss Vogue that the year outside of the United Kingdom was her most anticipated.
After Lady Amelia Windsor made herself known on the catwalk, she soon started to explore
the fashion industry from behind closed doors.
In 2018, she made the shift from the front of house to the creative and editorial processes
that go into the clothing world.
How'd she make that jump?
According to W Magazine it was all thanks to Grace Coddington's autobiography.
Coddington, of course, is known for her work as the creative director of Vogue, and not
dissimilar to Amelia, she began her career as a model.
Amelia had this to share about Coddington's influence on her:
"[Coddington] had such an amazing journey to get where she was.
She's been in so many parts of the creative process, from being a model to working at
Calvin Klein and then British and American Vogue.
She's worked in all parts of the industry.
She's a real inspiration for what I'd eventually like to do."
Clearly, the inspirational bug kicked in because in 2018, Amelia jumped into fashion design
and released a collaboration with Penelope Chilvers and the organization Warchild.
As we mentioned, Lady Amelia Windsor dedicated her gap year in 2014 to an important charity
organization — but her efforts in giving back didn't stop there.
In a sit down with The Telegraph, Amelia explained just how mindful she had become about sustainability
and lack of environmental forethought within the fashion industry.
She told the publication that she wanted to be part of the solution, saying:
"We're all aware of the huge plastic crisis, and [...] fashion has a key role in that,
but then also there are ways we can deal with it.
Stella McCartney is someone to look up to in that sense, she makes the bigger point
in her collection that you can be sustainable and stylish.
That should be something that everyone really looks for."
"The way in which we work in fashion, you have to work so far in advance, you know,
it took me three years to develop the sustainable viscose."
As for her own work, one of Amelia's most recent projects has been a collaboration with
Brora, a knitwear brand.
According to her Storm Management profile, Amelia's passion and inspiration for the ocean
pushed her to dedicate sales money to the Blue Marine Foundation.
It's safe to say that despite her distance from the throne, Lady Amelia Windsor made
herself known on the world stage.
She is, of course, stunning, and holds the title of the royal family's most beautiful member.
So when it comes to royal events, it seems safe to bet money on Amelia being in attendance.
But in a shocking move, Amelia and her sister, Marina, did not receive invitations to Prince
Harry's and Meghan Markle's wedding day, despite being members of the royal family.
The snub was quite significant and even came as a shock to the two young royals.
A friend opened up to The Sun about their lack of invite, saying:
"They were a little surprised not to be invited as they were looking forward to going.
Amelia is creating quite a name for herself with her modeling and Instagram posts."
The friend speculated:
"[Harry] just wanted to keep the family invited to a small number, or maybe he didn't want
anyone upstaging the bride."
Royal family members are notorious for being obsessed with their image.
From Prince Charles' efforts to revitalize Camilla Parker Bowles' reputation to Queen
Elizabeth's dedication to the crown, it's safe to say that the royal family members
know what it means to curate their reputation.
"I think what was particularly ground-breaking was to present the royal family as a family."
They accomplish this, in part, with managed social media and official statements, but
Lady Amelia Windsor doesn't subscribe to such formalities.
As a thriving professional in her mid-20s, Amelia takes to Instagram to share with followers
the comings and goings of her life.
There is a relatable honesty to her content, and we love her for it.
So what does Amelia share on any given day?
In one post, she shared a sneak peek of her experience at the Charleston house and garden
in Sussex, and in another, gave followers a glimpse into the Dior experience at the
Musée Rodin.
Don't think all her posts are of amazing events, though — in a relatable pic, Amelia shared
a look into her dog-walking habits, outfitted in a warm coat and hat.
So what is Lady Amelia Windsor up to these days?
She is still represented by Storm Management and remains a very active member of the fashion community.
Her most recent outing was during Milan Fashion Week, and she absolutely took the scene by storm.
Amelia also attended the Del Core show during Italy's most sought-after fashion week and
just so happened to sit in the front row.
A natural beauty, Amelia didn't have to pull out all the stops when it came to hair and makeup.
She kept things simple with straightened hair and minimal makeup.
She kept things cool and classic with a stunning red wrap dress that featured floral detailing
and a plunging neckline, and she elevated the look with fierce black boots.
While she might be a lesser-known royal, Amelia should be at the top of your royal favorite list.
After all, she's cool, sophisticated, and relatable — what better combo is there?
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