Could the British royals quietly favor Australia?

Rumors about British royals and Australia often pop up, but one ex-royal servant just made the gossip harder to ignore. A former butler for King Charles—who once handled everything from valet duties to chauffeuring—now says Australia holds deep meaning for the Crown. The country isn’t just another Commonwealth member; it’s one of the few that still keeps the British monarch as head of state. That connection matters to the royals. Change isn’t their favorite topic, especially when it shrinks their global influence. So while no official move is announced, keeping ties strong with Australia makes sense for tradition’s sake.Not all royals feel the same way, though. Zara Tindall—Princess Anne’s daughter—and her husband, Mike, have a different bond with the land Down Under. They even call it their second home. Their story started there when they met in a bar years ago. The sunshine, open spaces, and horse culture fit Mike and Zara perfectly. But calling it a second home might be more about comfort than plans to pack up. Zara’s roots are hard to ignore. She grew up under the spotlight, close to her mother and London life. Even with Australia’s appeal, relocating seems unlikely. Her mother’s presence alone makes the idea feel far-fetched. Still, the country keeps pulling them back—maybe not as a permanent address, but as a regular escape. And then there’s Mike. The former rugby player never fakes it. Whether chatting with the Queen or laughing at family events, he stays the same. His easygoing nature won over Zara’s tight-knit crew, including her mum and even the King. No one seems to mind his relaxed style.