In a rare podcast appearance with his wife Zara, Mike Tindall, the husband of Princess Anne’s daughter, revealed a humorous nickname he has for Prince William.
The Tindalls, who have a close relationship with the Waleses, joined rugby league legend Rob Burrow on the Royal Pancakes podcast.
During the interview, Burrow asked Mike if he had any nicknames for members of the Royal Family.
With a chuckle, Mike responded, “For the Prince of Wales, he is known as One Pint Willie.
He is called that by me because he’s not the best drinker.
In my sport, socializing and enjoying a couple of beers is quite common.
So, that’s the nickname I’ve given him.”
Zara couldn’t help but laugh at her husband’s playful revelation and jokingly warned him, “Oh my God!
You are in so much trouble.”
The conversation continued as Burrow inquired about the couple’s nicknames for each other.
Mike shared, “We often call each other munchkins, although I’m not sure how that started.
But it’s a name that has stuck between us.”
He then turned to Zara, leaving it up to her whether she wanted to disclose the nickname he has saved in her phone.
Zara mischievously replied, “He’s listed as something else, and it ends with kitten.”
Mike also took the opportunity to discuss their third child, Lucas, and his aspirations for him.
“Our two-year-old is where I’m pinning my dreams,” he confessed.
“I actually wanted his middle name to be Mulligan because, if he ever becomes a professional golfer, he could drop Lucas and just go by Mulligan Tindall.”
Towards the end of the podcast, Burrow expressed his desire to deliver the alternative Christmas message, which airs on Channel 4 at the same time as the King’s Christmas message on the BBC.
Zara encouraged him, saying, “I definitely think you could do the other Christmas speech.
You would rock it and be an inspiration to many.
I’m sure King Charles would let you do your own thing.
I hope to see that happen one day.
Just record it anyway and send it out there.”
The Tindalls’ podcast appearance provided a delightful glimpse into their playful relationship with the Waleses.