LOUISE TAKES THE REINS

Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor's rumoured boyfriend cheers her on as she shines in carriage driving contest

- REPORT: MATTHEW MOORE

When Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor competed in the National Carriage Driving Championships at the Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club in Essex last week, there was a special someone to cheer her on.

The King's niece was joined by Felix da Silva-Clamp, her rumoured boyfriend, who supported her enthusiastically from the sidelines, as seen in these exclusive photos.

Felix seemingly had been absent from the opening day of the three-day event, but was on hand to watch the royal as she moved into a bronze medal position ahead of the competition's final day on Sunday.

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Speaking to HELLO!, an onlooker described the pair as being mindful of showing overt expressions of affection, but said that people could “tell they’re very close”.