Why Zara Tindall Is Prince Charles’ Real ‘Leading Lady,’ Not Meghan, Kate

Zara Tindall has just been dubbed as Prince Charles’ real leading lady after they were seen together at the Royal Ascot.

This week, the two royals were spotted throwing their arms around each other and laughing at the famous racing event. After their sighting, a royal expert said that Prince Charles is actually closer to Tindall than Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.

While speaking with The Sun, royal expert Rob Jobson said that Tindall is related to the heir to the throne by blood.

“He has known her since she was a baby so it is far closer than say his relationships with his daughters-in-law. Charles is closest to his sister Anne out of all his siblings and has always been very supportive and affectionate towards his niece,” he said.

In the past, Prince Charles and Tindall have also been spotted hugging and kissing each other the cheeks. The two horse-lovers’ behavior is also considered to be far less formal than Prince Charles hugs and kisses with Markle and Middleton.

Several years ago, Princess Anne also revealed that it was Prince Charles that chose Tindall’s name after she was born. And since Prince Charles doesn’t have a daughter, it is possible that he is close to Tindall because he sees her as his own child.

Ingrid Seward, the editor in chief of Majesty Magazine previously revealed that Prince Charles was disappointed when he found out that his second child was once again a boy.

“Perhaps he does see her as the daughter he never had. I don’t think they see that much of each other, which is why he is always so pleased to be in her company… I think Charles loves Zara as she is such a decent girl without any pretentions – he does like blondes, but I don’t think that has anything to do with it… She is like Camilla in the sense that she can always see the positive side of life and has a great sense of humor,” Seward said.