Lara was born December 11, 1936 in Vaastväk, Kobidar to Queen Kristjana of Kobidar and her husband, Duke Ingimar Gunnurson. She was the first and only child of Kristjana, much to the disappointment of the Royal Family, who were hoping for a Prince. Lara grew up in the Royal Palace in Vaastväk, and at 18, went to Vaastväk University.