Mike Tindall says his children race upstairs at bedtime
Mike Tindall says bedtime in his household can become a competitive race, with his children using ankle taps as they run upstairs. The former England rugby player joked that the tactic might one day cause a broken leg, but said he hopes his children will share their parents’ competitive streak.
Speaking at the Henley Literature Festival, Tindall discussed Mia, 12, Lena, eight, and Lucas, five, and appeared with podcast co-presenters James Haskell and Alex Payne. He also spoke about his journey from growing up in Wakefield to marrying Zara Phillips, Princess Anne’s daughter, in 2011; the article notes he won 75 England rugby caps and recently lost his father, Philip, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
- The Tindall children race upstairs to bed using ankle taps.
- Mike Tindall hopes they inherit their parents’ competitive spirit.
- He also reflected on his route from Wakefield to Windsor Castle.
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Mike Tindall is a former England rugby player who earned 75 caps for the national team. In 2011, he married Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne, and they have three children: Mia, Lena and Lucas.
Tindall has also spoken publicly about his life away from rugby, including growing up in Wakefield and losing his father, Philip, after a long illness. His comments offer a glimpse of family life for a couple connected to the Royal Family, while Tindall is known for his own sporting career.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Battle royal: Even bedtime’s a race in Tindall household”.