Meet The Royal Couple That Is Actually Closer To The Queen Than Kate And William
While the world focuses on the rebellious tale of Harry and Meghan, there's one royal couple that has succeeded at flying under the radar. Regarded as the Queen's favorite grandchildren, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike led fairly conventional lives — that is, until a bizarre story put them on front-page headlines across the UK. So what exactly is Zara and Mike's relationship with the Queen really like, and what did the couple do to earn their moment of nationwide fame?
The apple of Her Majesty's eye
According to one royal source close to the Queen, the Tindalls are often the “first invited to a dinner party." But what has caused the Queen to become so fond of the couple? Well, it seems like their lightheartedness, authenticity, and down-to-earth demeanors may be to thank.
A match made in heaven
Before becoming a beloved royal couple, both Zara and Mike built promising careers in sports. Mike played as an outside center for England's national rugby team while Zara had a promising career as an equestrian. In addition to being talented athletes, Zara and Mike both reached sporting heights that few before them had ever been to before.
The world's greatest
After graduating from university, Zara began to pursue her equestrian career. While talented from the get-go, Zara had no idea of the Olympic glory that awaited her down the line. As for Mike, he was representing England on the world stage. It was during the 2003 Rugby World Cup that Mike and Zara's worlds collided.
The first encounter
Following a world cup match, Mike decided to go out for a drink. While at the bar, Prince Harry, Zara's cousin, decided to introduce her to the brawny rugby player. Fellow rugby player Austin Healey later gave Mike Zara's number, telling him: "She wants you to text her, to say where you’re all going out after the final so she can come along".
