The title of "most beautiful member of the royal family," doesn't belong to Kate Middleton or even royal newcomer Meghan Markle. No, Lady Amelia Windsor holds that honor. If you're wondering, "Wait, who is she?" I shall clue you in. The 22-year-old royal is Prince Harry and Prince William's third cousin—her grandfather is Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, who is first cousins with Queen Elizabeth II. While it might take you a day to figure out all the nuances of the British royal family tree, it'll take you about five seconds to realize Lady Amelia Windsor is the most stylish young royal of 2018.
Aside from her impeccable taste in clothes—she loves bold prints and colors—Lady Amelia Windsor is a model, so there's that. She's appeared in Vogue and attends Fashion Week every season, sometimes walking the runways. The royal even landed on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List in 2017. Get to know Amelia even better, ahead, then give her a follow on Instagram to obsess over her outfits even more.
Lady Amelia Windsor Is 22 Years Old
She is Prince Harry and Prince William's third cousin and 38th in the line of succession to the British throne. Her paternal grandfather, the Duke of Kent, is a first cousin of Elizabeth II (their fathers were brothers whose father was King George V—following all that?). Meanwhile, her parents are George Windsor, the Earl of St. Andrews, and Sylvana Tomaselli, Countess of St. Andrews. Lady Amelia Windsor has two siblings: Edward, Lord Downpatrick, 29, and Lady Marina, 25.
She Has an Instagram Account and Calls Herself "Mel"
Many members of the British royal family (like Kate and Meghan) can't have their own social media. Lucky for us, Mel can. Here she is in a pic she posted on said account with a personalized clutch featuring her nickname.
She's a Model
The royal is signed with Storm Model Management, an agency based in Chelsea, London. She was featured on the April 2016 cover of Tatler and on the August cover of Vogue Japan in 2017.
She's Walked in Shows Like Dolce & Gabbana
Lady Amelia Windsor made her first runway appearance for D&G in February 2017, then again in September 2017. She looked stunning both times.
She Sits Front Row at Fashion Week
The young royal attended the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture spring summer '18 show, sitting in the front with Olivia Palermo, Sara Sampaio, and Sabine Getty.
She's Super Into Fashion (No Surprise Here)
Lady Amelia Windsor visited the Christian Dior exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (known colloquially as "the V&A") and constantly shares fashion posts on her social media account. She has also worked for Chanel, Azzedine Alaïa, and interned at Bulgari.
One of Her Style Icons Is Definitely Rihanna
Lady Amelia Windsor has posted multiple photos of the chic, badass singer on her Instagram account. See here, here, and here.
She Modeled for a Line With Penelope Chilvers
Lady Amelia Windsor released a shoe collab with Kate Middleton–approved label Penelope Chilvers. Twenty percent of the proceeds from her collection were donated to War Child, a charity that aids children in conflict areas.
She's Mastered the Candid Pose
She's not afraid to get silly and playful in pictures (refreshing since royals typically have to be so decorous), especially when she's not on the red carpet or attending Fashion Week shows.
Her Fascinator Game Is on Point
For Trooping the Colour (the Queen's birthday party) in June 2017 Lady Amelia Windsor chose a navy hat with white cross-hatched veil.
Occasionally, She Shares Bikini Pics
Mel appears to mix-and-match her swimsuits (yellow and purple? why not?!) and wears whatever she likes, paying no mind to the trends.
She's a Fan of "Naked" Dresses
She wore a see-through Dior dress to the Christian Dior runway show in 2017 and another naked dress to the The Fashion Awards the same year.
She's Not Afraid to Wear Bold Prints
Lady Amelia Windsor attended the private view of Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up event in London in June 2018. She wore an artsy dress, cinched with a buckle belt, and wedge sandals.
She Knows How to Accessorize
The model loves a good pair of statement earrings. She wore a red tassel pair with a pink top and yellow bottoms in this Instagram snap.
She's Hands Down One of the Most Stylish Young Royals I've Seen
Okay, I have a serious girl crush on this gal lady.
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