Zara and Mike Tindall's enduring relationship is a refreshing one, compared to the royal family's never-ending love-fueled drama (read: Harry and Meghan). The couple has been married for over a decade, sharing several sweet moments in public together over the years. And while they've been touted as a favorite of the royal family today, their relationship was once discouraged by a loved one. Before Mike and Zara tied the knot, they were the subject of ridicule, specifically pertaining to Princess Anne's daughter's high status.

According to Mike's father, Philip Tindall, the former pro rugby player's grandmother disapproved of his union with Zara because she believed her royal connections would hinder their marriage. "[Mike's mother] Linda's mum was dead against it," Philip told The Sund

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