As a well-established professional athlete, no one could’ve predicted Mike Tindall’s inclusion in the royal family.
After formally introducing themselves, the two struck up a friendship that later bloomed into a full-fledged relationship.
Considering Zara’s lineage, one can only imagine how anxious Mike was to meet the royal family.
Despite his grandmother’s initial fears, Mike became one of the most adored members of the royal family.
Here are some of the most surprising things Mike Tindall has said about the royal family.
The perfect place to do so was at Mike and Zara’s wedding in 2011.
Then suddenly you’re in the family and they welcome you with welcome arms."
Alongside his 730-acre home, Mike revealed that he has also spent some time in the notorious Buckingham Palace.
The residence serves as the royal family’s center of operations.
This apparently didn’t go over well, as they were pinned down in a few seconds.
This ultimately forced Kensington Palace toissue a statementdetailing Harry’s concerns for his soon-to-be wife.
Despite the hardships, Mike was confident that Meghan would adapt to being a royal.
She will be fine," he said.
“As long as they are both happy that’s all you’re free to ask for.”
Lastly, the pair would have their first son, Lucas Tindall, on March 21, 2021.
While his co-stars discussed topics regarding their private regions, the conversation quickly transitioned into pregnancy.
Through this, Mike revealed that Zara gave birth to her son in the bathroom of their home.
Noticing his relaxed demeanor, Scarlette Douglas asked the ex-rugby player if Zara was in pain.
“Yeah, she was.
It was fast, though.
From that moment … she almost choked me to death,” he responded.
“You hear about Mother’s getting strength.
It’s the same in childbirth.”
“You don’t want to upset anyone,” he stated.
This undoubtedly altered the relationship between Harry and his lineage.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away at 96.
In the episode, the ex-rugby player shared stories describing the respect she garnered as a monarch.
But I also have loads of regrets about not asking her so many more things," Mike admitted.
“Having nervousness when you get that lucky seat of being sat next to her.”
The celebration, which ran for four days, was an eventful one.
According to Mike Tindall, his behavior was influenced by the sweets given to him during the event.
Mike Tindall, alongside Princess Catherine, brought their children along to enjoy the spectacle together.
This came to a head when the kids were given candy.
“Louis, he was just wanting to have fun.
“There were a lot of sweets out back though, so there was a real sugar high.”
From horseback riding to tennis, their passion for sports spans beyond just consuming them as fans.
This inevitably caused Mike to swallow his pride and compliment Catherine for her prowess in rugby.
“And she just looked effortless.”
From those in attendance, however, it appeared that Mike Tindall had an issue with the ceremony.
Harry also allegedly had a distorted view due to Princess Anne’s headpiece.
“It was unbelievable to be sat where we were,” he stated.
