Zara Tindall’s Potential Title of Princess Deemed “Unlikely” by Royal Experts

Rumors are circulating that King Charles III might bestow the title of princess upon Zara Tindall. Zara, 43, the daughter of Princess Anne, was not given the title in her youth as her mother declined Queen Elizabeth II’s offer, desiring a life free from the burdens of royal titles for Zara and her brother, Peter.

Speculation about Zara receiving a title has been fueled by her unwavering support for King Charles, especially after his cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Her warm greeting of the King at the Windsor Horse Show last month further intensified these rumors. However, royal expert Richard Eden, Daily Mail Diary Editor, deems it “very unlikely” for Zara to become a princess, as reported by the Express.

Speaking on the Palace Confidential podcast, Eden said, “We all love Zara and we’ve seen her quite a lot. We saw her at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party supporting her cousin Prince William, and it’s something that would be popular. Her and Mike Tindall are very popular members of the royal family, but I think it is very unlikely to happen.” He added, “She’s very busy, has lots of business, and it would be awkward.”

Rebecca English, Daily Mail Royal Editor, concurs, stating, “It won’t happen. I mean she has obviously a very full life as a professional equestrian with a lot of sport sponsorships. There’s not actually a carved-out role for her financially, you’d then have to create a role, would the King have to support her financially? Personally, I suspect he would if he did that.”

Rebecca suggests that Zara might be seen at more palace events and state banquets when her cousin, Prince William, ascends to the throne. Charlotte Griffiths of The Mail on Sunday indicates that William and Zara share a “really deep bond” which could result in her playing a significant role in his future reign.

She further commented, “William really trusts her and loves her, you can just tell they have a really deep bond, and I think he trusts her more than any of his other cousins. And it’s such a delicious irony, isn’t it? That she’s the one who had the HRH taken away at birth by Anne and has emerged as the most natural, most relaxed, most trustworthy member of that extended royal garden party pack.”

Charlotte concluded that Zara is “doing a great job” and might not even desire the princess title. Zara herself once discussed not being given the title at birth, stating, “We were very lucky that we got to do it a bit our own way.”

While Zara Tindall’s potential elevation to princess status remains speculative, the consensus among royal experts is that it is unlikely to happen. Her successful equestrian career and strong personal values have earned her admiration, making her a beloved figure within the royal family and beyond.