Royal Family News: Zara And Mike Tindall Are The Nothing Like Entitled Cousin Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

British royal family news divulges that there is a refreshing royal antidote to the unroyal phoniness of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex—Zara and Mike Tindall. Like Hollywood Harry, Zara is one of Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren but unlike pretentious Harry, his UK based cousin is beloved for her down-to-earth demeanor and refusal to shame and blame the monarchy for any trouble she may get into.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall have managed to raise two beautiful girls out of the spotlight and have caused her grandmother nowhere near the heartache that showboat Harry has. Zara, 39, and her husband of nine years Mike, 42, are raising daughters Mia, 6, and Lena, 2, close to her own childhood country home.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Have Remained Close To Zara And Mike Tindall And Their Family

Prince William and his family have kept a bond with Zara and her family through the years. It is said that while they were growing up the two had a special relationship with the prince enjoying the, “controlled chaos,” of Zara’s home in Gatcombe Park versus the stuffy palace environment. Royal bodyguard Ken Wharfe spiled to People that, “Zara’s home was a well lived-in place.”

Zara’s mom Princess Anne did not choose to bestow titles on her kids but they still enjoyed a place beside the queen at special events and occasions. They have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the rest of her royal kin but she has always been more laid back, for instance doing her own grocery shopping.

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Zara Tindall Is A Champion Equestrian And Her Husband Mike Tindall Is A Former Professional Rugby Player

The couple is accomplished athletes with Zara competing in the 2012 Olympics like her mom before her. For his part, Mike played on a World Cup rugby team for England in 2003.

A source told People that Zara has a special way with horses and, “You don’t get that response [from a horse] unless you are at one with it.” Will Cook is the CEO of Cure Parkinson’s and he notes that Mike, “has stood at the top of the world in one of the world’s most exciting games.” Tindall has been supporting the charity in the wake of his father’s battle with the disease. “That brings confidence. People respect that.”

Further singing the humble couple’s praises is Matt Hampson who runs a charity for youth injured in sports which are supported by Mike. He says of the couple that they are, “simply friendly and approachable. They don’t want a lot of the things that come with being in their position.”

Unlike another royal couple called the Markle’s.

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