Mike Tindall joked that he has “never been arrested” while chatting to guests at a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
The husband of King Charles’ niece, 45, looked in high spirits as he turned out to support Prince William, who hosted his first Buckingham Palace garden party of the year without the Princess of Wales.
Despite the rainy weather, the father-of-three remained enthusiastic as he chatted with guests and had bumped into Mike before.
The guest, who was not identified in footage of the event, explained that she and her partner knew Mike from Saracens, the professional rugby club based in north London, and said: “He would play with you and I would keep an eye on you.” .
In a quick and witty response, the former rugby player joked: ‘Did you keep an eye on me? I have never been arrested…’
Mike Tindall appeared in high spirits at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday and joked about having “never been arrested” before.
To add to the humor, Mike cheekily looked to the side after making the witty remark.
After telling his joke, the Buckingham Palace garden party guest responded: “When you were commenting.”
Mike, however, was arrested when he was pulled over for driving under the influence in 2008.
The Gloucester centre, then aged 29, was stopped by police on the M4 near Reading, Berkshire, the morning after a day of racing at Cheltenham with Zara.
He was banned from driving for three years and fined £500, after being disqualified for 16 months in 2000 following another drink-driving offence.
At yesterday’s garden party, Mike was accompanied by his wife Zara Tindall, 43, as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugene.
It was Zara who wore the standout outfit of the afternoon, wowing in a £1,500 Laura Green London Isobel dress in white, with additional pink buttons. To match her outfit, she added a chic pink boater hat and pink suede heels.
Zara was stylish but practical in inclement weather, adding stoppers to the heels of her shoes to prevent them from sinking into the ground, while a black umbrella protected her from the rain, and it seemed like she was always meant to be part of the look. .
Her husband, Mike, meanwhile, looked handsome in a smart suit, pink tie and top hat.
The display seemed to convey quintessential Britishness as the royals sheltered from the rain, but crowds still flocked to the “summer” garden party.
William’s presence, alongside the king’s nieces and nephew, will inevitably be seen as a sign of family unity at a difficult time.
Mike chatted to a guest who claimed to have “surveilled” him during a rugby match in north London.
The cousins showed greater unity in matching their stylish ensembles, as Eugenie and Beatrice also opted for a matching pink and white color scheme from Zara.
Charles, 75, has a packed schedule of public engagements every day except one this week, even though his wife, Queen Camilla, often urges him to slow down a bit.
The couple enjoyed a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, where they toured the garden, while Camilla even revealed she watched the first episode of Bridgerton.
As the King continues to receive treatment, each commitment is carefully calibrated to balance his desire to work with his health.
Guests began arriving from 3pm to enjoy the tea shops and palace grounds, despite the gray skies and rain.
Zara Tindall (centre) with Mike Tindall (left) during the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Despite the bad weather, the party continued with guests protected under umbrellas.
Sister act! Princess Beatrice and Eugenie gathered for the sovereign’s garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Around 8,000 people are invited to each party, nominated by sponsors including Lord-Lieutenants, government departments, charities, military and religious groups.
The royal party arrives, as usual, at 4:00 pm to the terrace at the rear of the palace via The Carnarvon Room.
They stood to listen to the National Anthem before being escorted to the grass before moving through different “lanes” under the guidance of gentlemen ushers to meet as many people as possible.
During the garden party, William will meet guests from his and his wife’s various sponsors, military affiliations and passion projects, including their Homewards initiative to combat homelessness, RAF Valley (the Welsh base where the prince worked as RAF search and rescue pilot). ), Swim England and tenants on Duchy of Cornwall sites.
The inclusion of those with links to the Princess of Wales suggests that when planning for the garden party began last year Kate was expected to attend.