The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with Mike Tyndall and Princess Anne, made a surprise appearance on the Good, the Bad and the Rugby podcast.
This unexpected rendezvous took place as the royal couple was en route to France for the Rugby World Cup.
Being avid sports enthusiasts themselves, they shared anecdotes from their own sporting adventures and expressed their deep love for rugby and other physical activities.
The video, which was released yesterday to discuss the Rugby World Cup and the mental health benefits of team sports, has already garnered 34,000 likes and nearly 5,000 positive comments on YouTube.
Additionally, the podcast has received over 1 million views within just one day.
However, it seems that Prince Harry’s involvement in the Heart of Invictus trailer has not been received as well.
The trailer, featuring the prince, has only managed to accumulate 3,000 likes, while being bombarded with 6,500 mostly negative comments.
This stark contrast in engagement is quite astonishing, with the video released a day ago receiving 31,000 more likes than the one released three weeks prior.
Interestingly, the release of Mike’s podcast coincided with a moment of humiliation for Prince Harry on German TV.
During his appearance on ZDF’s sports studio, Prince Harry faced a unique challenge.
As a tradition for guests on the show, he was invited to participate in a shooting challenge.
The Duke of Sussex, who recently inaugurated the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, discussed his experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan and the mission of the games.
He was joined by Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius, as well as veterans Angelo Anderson and Jens Niemeyer, both of whom served in the Afghanistan War.
Before taking his shots, Prince Harry engaged in a bet with co-host Sven Voss.
Curiously, he asked what would happen if he failed to score.
Voss replied, “Then you have to wear a Germany jersey.”
The challenge entailed scoring three goals in the lower hole and three in the upper hole of a target.
Despite firing six shots, Prince Harry failed to score a single goal.
This has led many to question the seriousness of his military training in the past, as he didn’t even aim accurately for the large soccer hole.
Returning to Mike Tindall’s podcast, the latest interview with the royals contradicts Meghan’s claim that they are formal behind closed doors.
In this intimate conversation, Anne, William, and Katrin provide personal insights as rugby patrons.
One recurring theme throughout the discussion is the close bond shared by the royal family when they are together privately.
Mike Tindall shares amusing anecdotes about Katrin’s competitiveness in sports and beer pong, while Katrin herself reveals her love for trying out new sports.
Furthermore, Mike mentions how Katrin is a big fan of late-night cold-water swimming.
These revelations demonstrate the strong rapport and enjoyment the royals have when spending time together during family gatherings.
It completely dispels the notion of formality behind closed doors.
During the interview, the interviewer asks Katrin about the difficulty of maintaining a neutral face while watching sports teams at Wimbledon.
As she reflects on the challenge of internalizing her emotions and remaining professional, Princess Anne interjects with a witty remark, “And who you’re sitting next to, doesn’t it?”
This playful comment refers to Katrin’s experience of sitting beside Meghan during two Wimbledon seasons and having to conceal her true feelings, all while maintaining professionalism.
Princess Anne’s joke adds a lighthearted touch to the conversation.
In conclusion, the recent podcast appearance by the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with Mike Tyndall and Princess Anne, has showcased the close-knit bond shared by the royal family.