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Why Lady Louise Windsor pays £9k/year more for university fees compared to fellow students

Why Lady Louise Windsor pays £9k/year more for university fees compared to fellow students

Lady Louise Windsor, 22, is currently studying English at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Despite being King Charles’ niece, she still has to pay full tuition fees for her place there. Plus, it may surprise you to learn that her university bill is actually way higher than some of her peers! Prince Edward’s daughter is studying in Fife, and in Scotland different education rules apply with zero fees for Scottish nationals. The UCAS website explains: “If you live in Scotland and choose to study full-time at a Scottish university or college, you will not have to pay tuition fees. But, this is not automatic – you need to apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid for you.” Therefore, any of Louise’s classmates who are Scottish, will not be paying a penny. So, how much does Lady Louise Windsor pay? Fees are around £9,000 per year, with the 2025-2026 academic year coming in at £9,535. It is likely that her royal parents are footing the bill for …