Zara Tindall, known for her candid nature, recently shared her thoughts on Princess Anne‘s unconventional choice to refrain from bestowing royal titles upon her and her brother, Peter.
Unlike their cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Zara and Peter do not hold royal titles.
During an interview with former rugby player Rob Burrow on his podcast, Total Sport, Zara and her husband Mike, who reside at Gloucestershire’s Princess Anne Estate in Gatcombe Park, delved into various topics, including their upbringing without royal titles.
When asked about the advice she would give her younger self, Zara initially hesitated but eventually opened up about her unique position within the royal family.
She expressed gratitude towards Princess Anne for not imposing royal titles on them, allowing them to carve their own paths.
Zara emphasized the importance of independence and hard work instilled in her by her family, values she hopes to pass on to her children.
Reflecting on Princess Anne’s decision to raise her children without HRH titles, Zara praised her mother’s approach, highlighting the freedom it afforded them.
Princess Anne and her former husband, Mark Phillips, deliberately chose not to burden their children with titles to provide them with a semblance of normalcy.
In a 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, Princess Anne acknowledged the potential drawbacks of holding titles and stood by her decision to eschew them for her children.
As the first grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne welcomed her son Peter at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington in November 1977.
Despite his lineage, Peter currently holds the 17th position in the line of succession to the throne.
Following his stint with Jaguar Racing, Peter transitioned into a role as a director at a sports management company, forging his own career path outside the realm of royal duties.
Zara fondly reminisced about her childhood experiences and expressed her desire for her children to enjoy similar carefree moments.
She noted the significance of appreciating such moments only after becoming a parent oneself.
Zara highlighted the resilience and work ethic ingrained in her family, traits she hopes to nurture in the next generation.
Princess Anne’s deliberate choice to forgo royal titles for her children underscores her commitment to providing them with a grounded upbringing.
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