Zara and Mike Tindall's 'unique relationships' within Royal Family as pair dubbed 'glue of their generation'

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Mike and Zara Tindall are seen as pivotal figures within the Royal Family, thanks to their unique roles that blend traditional Royal responsibilities with a more contemporary, relatable public persona.Zara, Princess Anne's daughter and Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, has carved out a significant role for herself through her achievements both within and outside of the monarchy.

The couple share a close bond with the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla. READ MORE: Zara and Mike Tindall's business reason for avoiding Wimbledon's royal box with Camilla A Royal insider told the Times that Mike, 45, and Zara, 43, are the "glue of their generation of royals".

They said: "They can help take the family's mind off the gravity of what is going on."The source added: "While some family members can be very 'royal', Mike is just himself and is relaxed and playful with George, Charlotte, and Louis." "It helps that they all have children around the same age that they can fool around together privately and bring a sense of normality to what is a stressful situation for everyone involved."Zara and Mike, who are parents to three children, Mia, Lena, and Lucas, have kids similar in age to the Waleses' offspring and they enjoy quality time together whenever possible.

Born just 13 months apart, Zara was reportedly a great comfort to Prince William following his mother Diana's death in 1997.Despite not being a working Royal and having faced less media scrutiny than Prince William and Prince Harry, the Royal cousins appear to be close, reports the Express.Princess Anne's daughter, Zara, was not bestowed with a Royal title during her younger years as her mother declined the offer from Queen Elizabeth II.