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Despite claiming they receive no financial support from the Royal family , Mike and Zara Tindall have amassed a staggering net worth. The couple, who first crossed paths in 2003 and exchanged vows in 2011, are believed to be worth a combined £30million through various business deals and their individual sporting triumphs; Zara in equestrian sports, Mike in rugby union. The horse-loving niece of King Charles participated in the London 2012 Olympics before subsequently taking up a directorship at Cheltenham racecourse. Read more 'I worked at Buckingham Palace and Prince Andrew made request other royals would never' She also enjoys a number of profitable partnerships with high-end brands, including a deal with clothing company Musto. Zara has also secured contracts with firms such as Land Rover and Rolex. Mike's 17-year professional rugby career included being part of the England squad that famously won the World Cup in 2003. Being involved in one of England's most iconic sporting moments and marrying into the Royal family will have opened doors both before and after retirement, including an appearance on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, for which he pocketed approximately £150,000. Like his wife, Mike, who recently celebrated his 47th birthday, has had numerous sponsorship deals with various brands, including Pueris CBD, Domino's, Amazon Prime and online trading platform UFXMarkets. He also regularly appears on the lucrative after-dinner speaking circuit, reports the Mirror . As a result, the pair aren't reliant on financial support from Zara's family members. In 2015, before appearing on Channel 4's The Jump, Mike stated: "They don't give us any money. We look after ourselves." Mike disclosed that he didn't require the Queen's permission before accepting public engagements, though he did consider the possible consequences. He told Radio Times: "That would always come up, yes, of course. But ultimately it's what we want to do first." In 2023, Tindall spoke about his marriage to Zara, explaining: "Everyone thinks that just by marrying Zara that means it's all fine and dandy. But that doesn't stop the fact that you need a job. "And it's not that easy. You get quite institutionalised into rugby, it's a way of life and you leave the game and that's not there." Mike remains strongly connected to rugby through his broadcasting commitments, including his successful podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. He also spearheads the contentious R360 project, a fresh franchise-based competition that had aimed to secure some of the sport's biggest stars. The proposal suffered a significant setback this month when the majority of prominent rugby nations released a collective statement declaring they would prohibit any players who join from representing their countries. Despite this, R360 is pressing on with its ambitions by establishing a social media presence and advertising positions, including one for a celebrity manager position. Set to commence in a year's time, the rebel league comprises 12 franchised teams – eight men's and four women's. They will be participating in a global grand prix-style competition with matches slated to occur in cities such as London, Miami, Tokyo and Lisbon.
