Prince William has been tipped to hand a meaningful duty to his cousin Zara Tindall when he ascends to the throne.
A veteran royal expert has highlighted Zara as the “perfect fit” for the role which is close to the heart of many members of the Royal Family.
William is understood to considering handing control of the royal racehorses Zara when he becomes King.
The late Queen Elizabeth II – a huge racing fan throughout her 70-year reign – established a dynasty of successful thoroughbreds.
Prince William is expected to give Zara Tindall control of the Royal Family’s race horses when he becomes King
Elizabeth’s horses won over 1,600 races and was named Champion Owner twice.
The tradition continued through her daughter, Princess Anne, and granddaughter, Zara – who both share a passion for horses.
Royal expert Jennie Bond welcomed the reports Zara will one day be given the reigns in managing the Royal Family’s racing operation.
“There will be so many demands on William’s time when he is King that I think it’s a brilliant idea – if the reports are to be believed – that he might hand over racing matters to Zara,” she enthused.
Zara has been described as a ‘perfect fit’ for the meaningful role
“Like her mother, she lives and breathes horses – she’s also extremely glamorous and well-liked, and it would be a perfect fit,” Bond told Ok! Magazine.
King Charles has earned more than £2.25m through sales of some of his mother’s horses but still maintains dozens of thoroughbreds training in racing yards or stabled at the Royal Stud.
Bond’s analysis of Zara’s potentially exciting role in the future comes as the royal is celebrating her 14th wedding anniversary with her husband Mike Tindall.
Zara wed the former England rugby legend at an Edinburgh ceremony in 2011.
Queen Elizabeth established the Royal Family’s modern dynasty of successful thoroughbreds
The expert believed Zara and Mike will become “highly valued” allies of William when he ascends to the throne.
“As the years go by, I think they’ll be a highly valued support for William when the time comes for him to be King.
“They are both very close to William, and if he calls on them again, they will definitely agree,” Bond said.
As well as a sharing a love for horses, both Zara and her mother, Princess Anne, found success in the saddle themselves.
Both Zara and Princess Anne were successful equestrians
Anne was famed as a world class equestrian and won many ribbons in her sporting career.
The Princess Royal also became the first member of the Royal Family to compete in the Olympics while riding Queen Elizabeth’s horse, Goodwill.
Zara continued her mother’s equestrian legacy, wining a silver medal for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics in London.
