Mike and Zara are popular members of the family

Despite being hugely popular royals, Zara and Mike Tindall won’t be becoming working royals anytime soon, according to a royal expert.

The pair, who have been together since 2003 and married on July 30, 2011, may be hits with the British public, but the king doesn’t have any plans for them just yet…
Zara and Mike have been married since 2011 (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Why Mike and Zara Tindall won’t become working royals

Mike and Zara tied the knot in 2011 after eight years together. They have since welcomed three children – Mia, 10, Lena, seven, and Lucas, four.

Speaking to Prime Casino, former royal butler Grant Harrold has looked at what’s in store for the royal couple ahead of their 14th wedding anniversary.

“Zara was the very first royal that I ever looked after. Mike came on the scene after I had left the royal household, but they live locally to me. I see them out and about, I see them in the supermarket, they do their own thing,” he said.

“They’re very much down to earth and as normal as you get as a couple. The royal family love Mike, he’s a great addition. He got on really well with the late Queen. Everyone really respects him because he fits in so well. Zara is very grounded and he is the same, they’re a great match for each other,” he then continued.
Mike and Zara aren’t working royals (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Royals ‘love’ Mike and Zara

Grant then continued.

“The royals, especially Prince William and Prince Harry, love their sports, so that’s something they have in common with Mike – another reason why he fits in so well,” he went on to say.

“Zara and Mike are very approachable, they’re fun and they have this mischievous air about them – remember at Prince Harry’s wedding when they were spotted in the church trying not to laugh, it was hysterical. You can’t help but smile with them.”

Grant then spoke about why the couple won’t pick up any working roles as royals.

“I don’t think we’ll see Zara and Mike pick up any more royal duties. They’re not currently working royals – of course, we see them at events and supporting the king, we always will, but as for increasing their presence, I don’t think they will,” he said.
Zara and Mike are “relatable” (Credit: CoverImages.com)

‘Real reason’ Mike won’t become a working royal

“I don’t think Mike is into that. The fact that we see them more informally is what I think makes them so likeable, Zara and Mike are relatable,” he then said.

“If anything, the king is trying to scale back, so I don’t think there would be any need for them to pick up more duties; however, when William is king and there is a younger royal family, who knows? That could be a different story.

“It’s thought he’s going to keep it small going forward, but you never know,” he then added.

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