Zara and Mike Tindall quietly marked their 14th wedding anniversary this week—but royal fans could not help but notice the silence from the rest of the royal family, including Prince William and Princess Kate.
On July 30, the beloved couple reached a significant milestone. Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne and granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, tied the knot with former England rugby star Mike Tindall back in 2011 in a simple yet elegant ceremony at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh.
Unlike the high profile wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier that same year, Zara and Mike chose to keep their celebration modest and away from the cameras. Their decision not to televise the ceremony was a reflection of their strong preference for privacy, despite Zara’s royal bloodline.
That quiet approach has remained the theme of their marriage ever since. Now, 14 years later, fans took to social media to shower the Tindalls with well wishes, flooding Twitter and Instagram with anniversary messages and praise for their grounded lifestyle. But the official royal accounts remained silent, and no public congratulations came from Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, or any other senior royal figure.
The lack of acknowledgment left many royal watchers puzzled. Given Zara’s close relationship with Prince William and her consistent presence at major family events, some expected at least a subtle nod or mention of the anniversary.
Even more surprising is the fact that the royal couple continues to support the monarchy, regularly attending engagements and showing up to events like Royal Ascot, the King’s coronation, and Trooping the Colour.
True to their nature, the couple chose to keep their celebration private. While the pair has not made a public statement, it is understood they spent the day with their three children—Mia, Lena, and Lucas—at their home on the Gatcombe Park estate.
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There was one small hiccup in their anniversary week. Reports suggest Mike Tindall sustained a minor injury during a recent outing, although details are being kept under wraps. Those close to the family say it was nothing serious and that the former rugby star is already on the mend.
Fans, meanwhile, continue to celebrate the couple for their relatability and strong marriage. “Fourteen years of real love, no drama, no fuss. Zara and Mike are the royals the public can actually connect with,” one supporter wrote on social media.
Another added, “They show that you can be part of the royal family and still live a normal life. Happy anniversary to the Tindalls.”
Their relationship has long been considered one of the most stable within the royal circle. Unlike many other royal unions that come with public tension, media scrutiny, and high expectations, Zara and Mike have carved out a space for themselves that prioritizes family, freedom, and love over publicity.
Royal expert Richard Palmer once described them as “the couple that remind us royals can have a real life too,” pointing to their regular parenting duties, sports involvement, and sense of humor as the qualities that make them stand out.
While their anniversary may have gone unmentioned by the Firm, it did not go unnoticed by the public. And perhaps that is exactly how Zara and Mike prefer it—celebrated by those who truly matter to them, not measured by posts or protocol.
As King Charles continues to promote a slimmed down monarchy, the Tindalls remain a perfect example of royals who support the crown without needing royal titles or front page attention.
