Mike Tindall Opens Up About the Royal Family’s Response to the Queen’s Death

In an emotional interview, former rugby star Mike Tindall shared his insights on how the Royal Family coped with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Speaking on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Tindall revealed that his wife, Zara Tindall, and other members of the Queen's inner circle rallied together immediately after her demise earlier this month.

As the Queen's granddaughter, Zara had a close relationship with her, often attending public and private events alongside her.

Their shared love for horse-racing brought them even closer, often seen laughing and joking together.

Reflecting on the situation, Tindall expressed a mix of sadness, emotions, and happiness.

He described the family's sudden unity as both amazing and unpredictable.

Despite knowing that the Queen, at 96 years old, would eventually pass away, no one can truly be prepared for such a loss.

Tindall particularly highlighted Zara's experience, emphasizing her deep love and connection with the Queen.

Their mutual passion for horses also played a significant role in their bond.

Tindall likened the Queen's passing to the world losing a grandmother figure.

During the interview, Tindall also discussed the Queen's funeral and the notable guests in attendance, which showcased the immense respect she commanded.

Looking back on his own journey, Tindall reminisced about meeting the Queen in 1992 when he was just a schoolboy, unaware that he would one day become a part of her family.

These personal anecdotes added depth to the conversation, allowing listeners to understand the impact the Queen had on those closest to her.

In other news, Meghan Markle recently announced the return of her podcast, Archetypes, with comedian and actor Margaret Cho as the next guest.

The Duchess of Sussex had paused the release of her Spotify podcast during the mourning period for the Queen.

However, Archetypes is set to resume on Tuesday, October 4, with a discussion focusing on Asian-American stereotypes in the entertainment industry.

Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, struck a lucrative deal with Spotify in late 2020, estimated to be worth around US$25 million (£18 million), to produce and host podcasts.

Future episodes are expected to feature comedians Robin Thede and Yvve Umudor.

Meanwhile, two new bombshell books have made shocking claims about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Katie Nicholl's book, The New Royals, alleges that the couple had hoped to reside in a suite of apartments at Windsor Castle but were instead given Frogmore Cottage.

This revelation suggests that Harry and Meghan's housing expectations were not fully met.

The news sparked sarcastic comments from Twitter users, with some expressing disinterest in listening to the podcast.

Others felt that out of respect for the Queen, the couple should refrain from releasing any content for a considerable period of time.

Amidst the mixed reactions, one angry fan left a derogatory comment, criticizing Meghan and calling her a “disgusting human being.”