Prince Harry faced a sharp comment from Mike Tindall regarding how the Duke of Sussex was perceived as more lively in the past. Tindall, a former rugby player married to Zara Phillips, shared the remark during a conversation at the Hay Festival in Powys alongside James Haskell and Alex Payne. Tindall humorously mentioned his wedding to Zara in 2011 and teased Haskell for not causing a scene. He then playfully poked fun at Prince Harry, who now resides in California with Meghan Markle, for being more enjoyable in the past.
Although Harry is the godfather to Tindall and Zara’s daughter Lena, their relationship reportedly cooled after Harry and Meghan relocated to Montecito. At the festival, there were additional jokes about Tindall’s royal connections, including banter about his nose surgery funded by taxpayers. The trio also disclosed plans for a television series where they aim to manage Richmond Rugby Club, drawing comparisons to other celebrity-led ventures like Ryan Reynolds’ football club acquisition and Clarkson’s Farm.
Payne expressed interest in leveraging Tindall’s royal connections to boost the club’s visibility, mentioning potential collaborations with Amazon Prime. He envisioned grand ideas like hosting a concert with Mick Jagger at Richmond Athletic Ground to raise funds and elevate the club’s profile. These aspirations, including involving royals like Catherine, the Princess of Wales, were described as ambitious dreams.