Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, is making waves in the royal family by upholding a long-standing tradition, a stark contrast to Meghan Markle's children who are not following suit.
Recently, Zara Tindall was spotted alongside her brother's ex-wife, Audun Phillips, at the 10th edition of the ISPS Handa Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Day held at the prestigious Belfry Golf Club in Sutton Coldfield.
The duo collaborated to raise funds for the Cure Parkinson's Trust and the Matt Hampson Foundation, a charity dedicated to aiding young individuals who have suffered serious sports-related injuries.
Zara lauded their efforts, dubbing them the day's MVPs, a testament to their unwavering commitment.
In a departure from the norm, Zara Tindall, much like her husband Mike, has expressed a keen interest in introducing her children – Mia, Lena, and Lucas – to a specific sport.
Surprisingly, this chosen sport does not involve rugby or horse riding.
During a recent appearance on the IMG Golf's Opinion Matters podcast, Zara revealed that all three of her children have shown remarkable skill in handling a golf club.
Golf, a sport deeply intertwined with the royal family's history and interests, has garnered substantial attention and support from various charitable and community organizations over the years.
The roots of golf within the royal family trace back to the 18th century when King William IV played a pivotal role in establishing and promoting golf-related societies.
Notably, the Royal Perth Golfing Society in Scotland received royal recognition from him, and he also assumed the role of patron for the Society of St. Andrew's Golfers, later evolving into the renowned Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.
Of particular interest is Zara's daughter, Mia Tindall, who has shown a strong affinity for the sport.
Zara herself has advocated for greater inclusion of women in the professional golfing sphere, marking a significant departure from the historical exclusion of women from the Royal Golf Club, an institution that upheld this practice for over two and a half centuries.
As the winds of change sweep through the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, discussions are underway regarding the admission of women members, signaling a shift in attitudes and values.
A forthcoming vote by RNA members will determine the fate of this proposal, with widespread support anticipated for this progressive change.
While 64 clubs worldwide boast British royal status, only a select few, such as Royal Montreal in Canada and Royal Melbourne in Australia, boast truly exceptional golf courses.
Recent additions to this esteemed list include the Marinska-Luzern Golf Club in the Czech Republic, a favored haunt of Edward VII, and the Royal Mayfair in Edmonton, Canada.
With the younger generation of the British monarchy contemplating their involvement in golf, the potential embrace of the sport by Prince William or even his spouse would undoubtedly capture the imagination of enthusiasts.
Given the deep-seated ties between the royal family and St. Andrews, the prospect of Prince William's wife assuming the role of RNA's first female captain would be a remarkable narrative.
