Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should look to another non-working royal couple if they want to improve their standing with the British public, according to an opinion piece by Express reporter Adam Toms.
The Sussexes remain unpopular in Britain, with 65% of Britons viewing the Duchess of Sussex negatively and 58% expressing dislike for her husband. The couple abandoned their royal duties after Queen Elizabeth II denied them a "half-in, half-out" arrangement, subsequently attempting to build careers in Hollywood before returning to the UK.
Couple told to follow Tindalls' example
Toms argues that Harry and Meghan should emulate Zara and Mike Tindall, who are "getting along just fine without security funded by the taxpayer" and do not generate nearly as many headlines. The Tindalls appear in public only during select occasions such as Royal Ascot, garden parties at Buckingham Palace, services at Westminster Abbey and family events like Princess Catherine's Christmas carol concerts.
The piece notes that Mike Tindall hosts his own podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, on which his mother-in-law Princess Anne recently appeared. Mike and Zara are described as coming across as "charming and down to earth" whenever they speak in public.
Humility contrasted with Sussex behaviour
Toms contrasts the Tindalls' approach with that of the Sussexes, who have continued to push for taxpayer-funded security and made a fuss about their children's schooling. The couple also lashed out after the King said they remain private citizens, insisting they are "public figures".
Mike himself has remarked that Harry used to be fun, while the Tindalls have guarded the privacy of Royal Family members rather than seeking to stir up drama in the manner Harry has tried with his memoir Spare, or Meghan attempted in a Netflix documentary and interview with Oprah Winfrey. Mike and Zara have exhibited humility and remained loyal and helpful, qualities the Sussexes might want to try.
