The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh enjoyed a night at the theatre on Friday, and it ended up being a double date, as they were joined by Lady Louise Windsor and her boyfriend, Felix da Silva-Clamp.
The group all headed out to enjoy a production of Inala, which is being shown at the House of Sisters Grimm Theatre on the West End.
The production is a Zulu ballet, and a synopsis on its ‘About’ page reads: “INALA was conceived and created to celebrate diversity and African culture. It is a critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated, sell out theatrical show with choreography by Mark Baldwin OBE and new music co-written by Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Ella Spira.
“INALA has attracted world class performers such as the South African legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Soweto Gospel Choir, current and former dancers of the Royal Ballet & Rambert.”
The royals were seen posing with cast members, and Sophie looked magical in a cream blouse and a dark skirt, while her husband wore a light-blue shirt and blue chinos.
Meanwhile, Lady Louise looked lovely in a green blouse and a plaid skirt, while Felix dressed in a sharp suit for the occasion.
© @fleetin_momentSpeaking to HELLO!, Chiara from the Sisters Grimm team said: “It was incredibly special to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their children to INALA, 12 years after its world premiere here in Edinburgh.
“Over the years we’ve been honoured to perform for the Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance and for Prince Harry at Hampton Court Palace.”
© @fleetin_momentShe added: “To now share INALA with another generation of the Royal Family feels very special. We’re beginning to wonder who might come and see us next!”
The relationship between Lady Louise and Felix
Lady Louise and her beau are said to have met at the University of St Andrews. In 2024, the Daily Mail reported that Prince Edward’s daughter and her boyfriend “struck up a friendship when they were cast in the first student-written play to be performed at the Byre Theatre at St Andrews”.
Felix has been seen at Louise’s carriage driving competitions. Sara Howe, a carriage driving trainer who sees Louise out competing, exclusively told HELLO! that her “lad” is “just lovely”.
“He’s always been very supportive, but also leaves her alone to get on with the job,” Sara shared. Although “they’ve got their own privacy,” Sara noted that Louise and Felix “certainly aren’t put out on a pedestal and that nobody can go anywhere near them. They’re totally the opposite from that”.
Felix was recently seen cheering his girlfriend on as she competed in a carriage driving competition shortly after her graduation from St Andrews University. On this occasion, he kept a low profile with a pair of sunglasses and baseball cap.
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