Since Prince Harry relocated to sunny Montecito in California, it appears he has lost an important role within his family.

For years, Prince Harry reportedly filled the role of the “fun uncle” – known for his cheeky personality, playful antics, and close connection to his niece and nephews.

However, with Harry’s departure from the royal fold following his move to California in 2020, another royal is said to have stepped up to assume the mantle – Mike Tindall.

Body language expert Judi James told Fabulous magazine how Prince George deeply relies on Zara Tindall’s husband. She said: “George’s original ‘fun uncle’ and adult playmate did that infamous bolt to the US, leaving a huge Harry-shaped gap in the young boy’s life that Mike has more than filled.”

She added: “Mike is the fun uncle everyone needs, but in the case of Prince George, whose destiny is all about duty and responsible behaviour, Mike’s presence in his life is completely invaluable.”

Prince Harry appears to have lost his family ‘title’ (Image: Getty)

Mike Tindall with a young Prince George at a polo match (Image: Getty)
The body language expert went on to describe how the former England rugby star’s presence can be “invaluable” for Prince George, growing up.

She added: “Mike is the fun uncle everyone needs, but in the case of Prince George, whose destiny is all about duty and responsible behaviour, Mike’s presence in his life is completely invaluable.”

She also noted: “He will joke with the royals but he won’t be critical or indiscreet.”

Prince Harry, however, has been notably critical of his time within the Royal Family, showcasing intricate details both in his bombshell memoir, Spare, and via a six-episode docuseries on Netflix, titled ‘Harry & Meghan’.

The memoir covered a wide range of subjects from his fractious relationship with his brother Prince William to the struggles after his mother Diana’s death in 1997.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment about any of the contents of the book at the time of its release.