According to royal expert Richard Palmer, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could learn a lot about fulfilling their royal roles from Harry’s cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall. Palmer’s observation highlights the quiet dedication of these royal cousins in upholding the traditions of the monarchy.

Palmer’s remarks come at a time of uncertainty regarding Princess Catherine’s potential attendance at Trooping the Colour, and King Charles’s decision to observe the ceremony from the dais instead of on horseback. Both Catherine and Charles have been undergoing cancer treatment, prompting other members of the royal family to step in and support their official duties.

Last month, Beatrice, Eugenie, Zara, and her husband Mike Tindall assisted Prince William at the Sovereign’s Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace, demonstrating their commitment to royal responsibilities. Mr. Palmer, a royal correspondent with 20 years of experience, noted that this was a timely demonstration of how other royals can play their part. While none of the cousins are likely ever to be taxpayer-funded working royals, they proved they can step in occasionally to support the institution.

Palmer added that if Harry and Meghan hadn’t walked away from the monarchy in 2020, they would have been key figures in this challenging period, and others who are now front and center might not even have a role. Their dedication could certainly teach the Sussexes in their California mansion a thing or two.

The royal expert also highlighted Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, as prime examples of other royals who have demonstrated their readiness to step up. 

Palmer recalled how a decade ago, royal aides suggested that Edward, Sophie, and Prince Andrew might not play significant roles when Charles ascended to the throne. Contrary to those predictions, Edward is slated to participate in Trooping the Colour as Colonel of the Scots Guards, having assumed the position from the Duke of Kent.

Palmer speculated that individuals like Edward, Sophie, and Princess Anne, recognized for extensive official engagements, will continue to dedicate themselves diligently to their duties. He cautioned that with William’s eventual ascent to the throne, identifying those who would stand beside him beyond Kate and their children might pose a challenge.

In 2020, Harry and Meghan withdrew from their roles as working royals, no longer funded by taxpayers, and relocated to North America. Since then, they have ventured into various commercial endeavors, with Harry leading the Invictus Games and Meghan embarking on her latest project, America Riviera Orchard.

 Despite speculation to the contrary, under the terms of their departure agreement from the royal family, neither Harry nor Meghan can undertake official royal duties or represent the monarch.

While Beatrice, Eugenie, Zara, and Mike pursue careers outside the royal family, they remain popular with the public and maintain close ties with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

These cousins take pride in their roles within the royal family, not seeking the spotlight for themselves but aiming to shine it on Charles and William instead. This tradition of supporting one another within the family has been upheld by generations of royals, a principle Harry and Meghan have seemingly failed to grasp.

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