“They have been crying out for that royal glamor that has been missing during a time when their thinning monarchy desperately needs to bulk up.”
The sisters were accompanied by the children of the princess anne, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, who also have a close relationship with Prince William. Peter, in particular, is said to have been “like an older brother” to Prince William.
In statements to The Telegraph, sources close to the family described how Peter, who is the eldest of the late queen’s grandchildren, has been a constant support for the Prince of Wales. “He has always been a kind of older brother to Guillermo, even more so since Harry moved to the United States,” they said, in addition to ensuring that he has tried to “support” Kate and Guillermo after the princess’s cancer diagnosis.
Peter Phillips
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While Peter attended without a new girlfriend Harriet Sperling To the event, Zara did it with her husband Mike. The Tindalls are known to be part of the vital cogs in the royal family machinery, contributing their good humour, enthusiasm and positivity. A royal source said to The Times: “The Tindalls are very much the glue of their generation of royals and bring the fun to a family gathering, no matter how serious the occasion.” “They can help the family forget about the seriousness of what is happening,” she said.
Regarding the Tindalls’ position within the family, the same source said: “While some members of the family can be very ‘real’, Mike is himself and is relaxed and playful with George, Charlotte and Louis. It helps that they all have children of the same age, which allows them to play together in private and bring a sense of normality to what is a stressful situation for everyone involved.”
Below are the best images of the glamorous event.
