In a recent op-ed for Yahoo, Omid Scobie, the self-proclaimed royal reporter and nephew-in-law of King Charles, has taken aim at Mike and Zara Tindall.

Known for their achievements in rugby and equestrian sports respectively, the couple has faced criticism from Scobie for allegedly profiting off their royal connections.

Unlike many other members of the royal family, Zara does not hold a title and has never received taxpayer funding.

Alongside her brother Peter Phillips, she has always been a private citizen.

Scobie, the royal executive editor for Yahoo, seems to have overlooked these facts in his scathing critique.

Meanwhile, Mike Tindall is set to participate in the upcoming UK edition of “I Am A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here,” while Zara has a sponsorship deal with the clothing brand Musto.

Scobie argues that as part of the royal family, the Tindalls should not be capitalizing on their status.

He even goes so far as to compare them to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been criticized for using their royal titles for personal gain.

However, there is a significant distinction between the Tindalls and the Sussexes.

As previously mentioned, the Tindalls do not hold titles, and neither do their three children.

Consequently, they have never received taxpayer funding.

In contrast, the Sussexes were financially supported by taxpayers.

Scobie may claim to be a royal reporter, but his bias is evident, and his credibility as an unbiased journalist is questionable.

Turning the focus to Zara, despite being the niece of the king and the oldest granddaughter of the late queen, she has made a name for herself as a renowned horse rider.

Like her husband, she had a successful career before marriage.

While she attends family events, she does not enjoy the same privileges as others and has never thrown her family under the bus like Prince Harry.

Scobie’s opinion piece received criticism from numerous royal watchers and Twitter users.

Many pointed out that Mike and Zara are not titled or working royals and have never been.

Laura Comiskey tweeted to Scobie, “They’re not titled or working royals and never have been,” prompting him to respond, “The article makes that quite clear.”

Another Twitter user, Toph Dyed, emphasized that both Mike and Zara had successful careers of their own and did not rely on their royal titles for personal gain.

Similarly, John Taylor highlighted that Mike was never paid for any royal duties and, like his wife, is a private citizen without any titles.

MaryTechRoyalWatcher chimed in, explaining that Princess Anne deliberately opted out of royal titles for her children to allow them to lead normal lives.

AtStoriesByJamae questioned Scobie, asking if Mike and Zara represent the crown or hold royal titles, to which the answer is a resounding no.

Others on Twitter noted that both Zara and Mike achieved recognition through their sporting merits.

Kathleen McGovern mentioned Mike’s possible appearance on the ITV reality show and asserted his right to compete based on his own merits.

It is worth noting that Zara also maintains close relationships with Prince Charles, Prince William, and other family members.

In fact, William is the godfather of Zara’s oldest daughter Mia, and Harry is the godfather of her second daughter Lena.

Although unofficial, Zara is rumored to be the godmother of William’s eldest son, Prince George.

In conclusion, it is clear that Mike and Zara Tindall have done nothing wrong.

Scobie, on the other hand, seems to be grasping for a story to meet his quota and has unfairly targeted the couple.

Their lack of titles and taxpayer funding sets them apart from the Sussexes, making Scobie’s comparison misguided and baseless.

The Tindalls should be commended for their individual achievements and their commitment to leading independent lives outside of the royal spotlight.