As tensions continue to simmer between Prince William and Prince Harry, royal experts believe that the Duke of Sussex's cousins, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall, may hold the key to mending the fractured relationship.
Amid the ongoing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, royal experts are suggesting that their cousins, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall, are playing a crucial role in supporting William. True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen claims that Beatrice and Zara have "stepped in to help support William, heir to the British throne, as his father, King Charles III, and wife Kate Middleton battle undisclosed forms of cancer."
Ian Pelham Turner, a royal expert, alleges that Beatrice and Zara are "out of the maelstrom of William and Harry and are good at building bridges and calming situations. This could be an effective force in bringing the brothers back together and finding a way forward with Meghan [Markle] and the children."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
Grant Harrold, the King's former butler, also believes that Beatrice's bond with both William and Harry could facilitate peace talks between the feuding brothers. "Beatrice is very close with both William and Harry," Harrold said. "Their relationship is fun and natural. It’s never changed. They always have a lot of jokes together and can have a laugh."
"They’re friends and that is what’s nice about it," Harrold explained. "They’re cousins, but they’re close and have each other’s backs. They do spend a lot of time together."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
Pelham Turner adds that Beatrice "has caught the eye of William as she tried to fill in for Kate during her convalescence time this year." He claims, "She has the exuberance of life, like her mother Sarah Ferguson."
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich believes that Beatrice and Zara will likely attend the annual royal gathering at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where they will "be heading to Balmoral, where each summer the extended royal family gathers in Scotland."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
"Balmoral bonds were established years ago... Princess Beatrice and Zara have always been close to Prince William and haven’t had the fallouts with Prince Harry," Fordwich explained. "... Given the pressure William is under, they have both stepped up to assume more royal duties. They will be the next generation to stand by the crown when William ascends to the throne."
Fordwich claims that Beatrice and Zara's absence from Balmoral would signify "a metaphor for the state of their relationship with the royals."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, believes that while Beatrice and Zara are supportive of William, the public shouldn't expect them to assume more royal duties anytime soon. She notes that Zara "has always been family-focused, so if the family is getting together, you had better believe she is first in line."
Regarding Princess Beatrice, Schofield observes that there have been "whispers of a desire for the York girls to have official roles," but that "Beatrice is a bit different." She adds, "Princess Beatrice is happy to show up to support the royal family in a semi-official capacity."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
Despite the efforts of Beatrice and Zara, Schofield believes that William and Harry's relationship is unlikely to improve anytime soon. "The brothers are not talking," Schofield claimed. "There are no peace talks. ... Harry has been a stranger to him for a long time now."
She further states, "Following the funeral of Charles’ father, Prince Philip, in 2021, the king pleaded, 'Please, boys, don’t make my final years a misery.'" Schofield interprets this as a sign that "Prince William has nothing to say to his brother."
Royal Cousins Beatrice and Zara Step In to Aid Prince William Amid Family Feud and Health Concerns
In conclusion, royal experts believe that Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall are playing a supportive role for Prince William amidst the ongoing feud with his brother, Prince Harry. However, it remains uncertain whether their efforts will ultimately lead to reconciliation between the estranged siblings.
