She was given the name Hollandine to show appreciation to Frederick's uncles, the Princes of Orange, for protecting the family in exile.

[1] She studied primarily in Leiden at the 'Prinsenhof', and reportedly began drawing lessons at age six, and became devoted to portraiture.

Montrose, a revered national hero, won many outstanding military victories until ultimately being hanged, drawn and quartered in 1650.

Her mother Elizabeth Stuart attempted to have Louise arrested and returned, and her conversion created lifelong animosity.

[citation needed] Her brother Edward supported her conversion, as he had converted to Catholicism and lived in France as well.