Beatrice, Zara Tindall provided massive security despite Harry, Meghan's concerns

Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice relied on existing security measures during recent outings, according to a royal commentator.

The nieces of King Charles attended separate days at Wimbledon earlier this month alongside their respective husbands.

Zara, 43, and Beatrice, 35, attended the event in a personal capacity since neither holds a working role within the Royal Family.

In contrast, Queen Camilla received taxpayer-funded security from the Metropolitan Police during her visit to Wimbledon as a senior working royal.

Royal commentator Gareth Russell exclusively told GB News how Zara and Beatrice were kept safe during their visit to SW19.

He said: “It's worth remembering that big events like Wimbledon will always have a certain amount of built-in security from the organisers.

“Any event like that can be a target for anyone, and it's not just members of the Royal Family, like Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall who were there, there are even massive numbers of celebrities.

“While, of course, there's no equivalency in terms of constitutional significance, both royals and celebrities are frequently the targets of stalkers or people who wish them harm. “And so with any event like that, there will be security provided.”

Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal duties, the couple have visited the UK together on a few occasions, but Harry has returned to his homeland alone more frequently than with his wife. 

According to a royal expert, there is a particular reason that makes it unlikely Meghan will join her husband on trips to the UK in the near future, which is quite disheartening.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have relinquished many aspects of royal life since stepping back, including royal patronages and their Windsor residence, Frogmore Cottage, which was gifted to them by the late Queen upon their marriage. 

However, one of their most significant losses has been their police security, previously funded by taxpayers. This loss has posed challenges for the couple, particularly Meghan, in spending time in the UK.

Jennie Bond, formerly royal correspondent for the BBC, explained to OK! Magazine, that this was in her view one of the reasons that Meghan didn't accompany Harry on a recent trip he made back to his home country to celebrate ten years of the Invictus Games. "I think this is pretty unlikely that Meghan will join him at the service given Harry's concerns about safety," the expert explained.