Prince Harry faced a playful dig from Mike Tindall, who remarked on the Duke of Sussex’s past liveliness. Tindall, the spouse of Zara Phillips, jokingly recalled Harry’s more carefree days during a discussion at the Hay Festival in Powys with podcast hosts James Haskell and Alex Payne. The banter extended to Tindall’s connection with Harry, who has distanced himself from royal obligations to reside in California with Meghan Markle.

Although Harry is the godfather of Tindall and Zara Phillips’ daughter, Lena, reports suggest a cooling in their relationship since Harry’s relocation to Montecito. The trio, during the festival, shared light-hearted remarks about Tindall’s ties to the royal family, including jests about his rhinoplasty funded by taxpayers. Additionally, they unveiled plans for a TV series documenting their venture of managing Richmond Rugby Club in London.

Payne expressed aspirations to leverage Tindall’s royal contacts to boost the club’s visibility, hinting at collaborations with Amazon Prime and ambitious events like a concert featuring Mick Jagger. Tindall, a former England rugby player with notable achievements, met Zara Phillips during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, leading to their marriage in 2011. The couple currently resides in Gloucestershire with their three children at Aston Farm on Princess Anne’s estate.