Lady Marina Windsor is Prince William and Harry's third cousin and sister to Lady Amelia Windsor. She is no longer in line to the throne.
Here's everything you need to know about the noblewoman.
How old is Lady Marina Windsor?
Her full name is Marina Charlotte Alexandra Katharine Helen Windsor and she was born at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge on the 30th September 1992, making her 32 years old currently.
Lady Marina Windsor family tree
Lady Marina is the middle child and first daughter of George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, and his wife Sylvana Tomaselli. She is named after her great-grandmother Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.
Her elder brother is Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, a British travel consultant and fashion designer, and her younger sister is Lady Amelia Windsor, a fashion model.
Her paternal grandfather is Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who is a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II and second cousin to King Charles II.
Why was Lady Marina Windsor removed from the line of succession?
In 2008 (aged 16), Lady Marina hit the headlines after forfeiting her place in the line to the throne. This decision came after she and her older brother were confirmed in the Roman Catholic faith, which, under the Act of Settlement 1701, disqualified her from the line of succession. At the time, she was 25th in line to the throne, and her departure highlighted the ongoing complexities within the British monarchy regarding religion and succession laws.
This choice, however, did not seem to cause public or personal controversy for Lady Marina. Instead, it allowed her a greater degree of personal freedom, a hallmark of her life since then. In 2015, the rules were changed with the Succession to the Crown Act, allowing Catholics to marry into the royal family without losing their place in line, though the act was not applied retroactively to restore Marina’s position.
What is Lady Marina Windsor's job?
After leaving St Mary's School, Ascot, a Roman Catholic girls' boarding school (where she was Deputy Head Girl), Marina enrolled at the University of Edinburgh to study French and Portuguese. While there, she wrote for Y-Magazine and starred in numerous plays.
She has modelled for Hardy Amies in Tatler alongside her siblings, but it was Lady Amelia that went on to pursue this career.
Instead, Lady Marina went on to work for a number of charities after graduating from university, including Veterans Aid, Beat Routes Charity, Eco-nnect.
She is currently a Philanthropic Executive at The Big Give and has also expressed an interest in pursuing a career in foreign diplomacy.
When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog. She often attends events (often with her sister, Lady Amelia) such as Wimbledon, Glastonbury Festival and the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park.
Who is Lady Marina Windsor's partner?
Lady Marina is dating Nico Macauley (the eldest son of the late William Francis Macauley and Nicola Janet Thompson).
Where does Lady Marina live?
Lady Marina Windsor is close to her paternal grandparents, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and moved into their royal residence, Wren House, at Kensington Palace, where she stays when she is visiting in London.
Follow Lady Marina Windsor on Instagram
Like many young royals, including Princess Eugenie, Lady Marina Windsor has her own public Instagram, which can be found under the username @marinacwin.
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