Zara and Mike Tindall set to mop up 'tarnished' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's deals
Zara and Mike Tindall have enjoyed a fruitful 12 months in which their popularity with the public has erupted - with both now firm favourites among royal observers.
Zara and Mike Tindall have been tipped to mop up commercial deals from the "tarnished" Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after being hailed as the "premier couple" within the Royal Family.
The Tindall's popularity has surged throughout the past 12 months, culminating in a popular appearance down under - where Zara and Mike have been appearing on the Gold Coast, Queensland, for the Magic Millions equestrian event.
Their laidback and personable approach to their royal duties have earned them rave reviews from commentators in Australia - a country that is among the frontrunners to be next to leave the Commonwealth.
But one royal commentator now believes Zara and Mike command such a high level of popularity they could now earn commercial deals that would have ordinarily been directed towards the likes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Author Robert Jobson, who has interviewed many royals during his career including Zara, laid bare how the Tindall's could benefit where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have faltered.
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Writing in the Daily Mail, Mr Jobson described how there has been a suggestion that the Tindall's "earning power could have greater potential than that of Harry and Meghan".
He cited Trafalgar Strategy's analyst Giles Kenningham who claimed Zara and Mike were now "the premier royal couple when it comes to commercial deals" - particularly as Harry and Meghan's star becomes "tarnished".
Mr Jobson did, though, say it "would be daft to write the Sussexes off just yet, adding: "But we can be clear about this: unencumbered by royal titles or regal airs, Zara and Mike Tindall have made a huge success all round."
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He concluded: "And unlike the Sussexes, they’ve achieved it without disclosing family secrets or attacking the monarchy."
As well as their time in Australia, the public warned to the Tindall's on a number of occasions in the past year.
Among the most memorable appearances by the couple was when they were spotted dancing together during Lionel Richie and Take That's performances at King Charles III's Coronation concert.
But their popularity in Australia has been striking - particularly given Mike's former rugby career, which saw him clinch a World Cup victory with England while playing the Wallabies back in 2023.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have endured a torrid 12 months - a year that has seen the Duke of Sussex further alienated from his family.
During this time period Harry released a bombshell memoir - entitled Spare - which saw a number of allegations directed at the Royal Family.
Meghan also suffered with her Archetypes Spotify podcast getting shelved after just 12 episodes.