Mike Tindall had King Charles laughing uncontrollably at Royal Ascot on Tuesday afternoon with a clever and humorous prank involving his top hat. After his wife, Zara Tindall, greeted the King and Queen Camilla with a flawless curtsy, Mike decided to showcase his playful side to the monarch.
He removed his top hat and bowed his head, causing a smaller top hat filled with truffles to fall to the ground. The mini hat, made by Charbonnel et Walker specifically for Royal Ascot, was filled with chocolates and had been hidden inside Mike's own top hat. The unexpected sight prompted hearty laughter from King Charles.
A Familiar Prank
This is not the first time Mike has pulled this stunt. He has previously hidden the miniature chocolate-filled top hat inside his own headwear at the event, delighting those around him. The lighthearted moment between the King and Mike was captured on camera, and royal fans quickly noticed the warm and friendly relationship between the two.
One fan commented on Instagram: "Mike Tindall is a great blessing to the Royal Family. The PDA between the King and Mike is heartwarming." Another added: "Lovely to see Charles act like an affectionate old uncle with Mike and Zara." A third observer noted: "Anyone see what Mike dropped from his hat? The King thought it was funny!"
Regulars at Royal Ascot
Mike and Zara Tindall are regular attendees at Royal Ascot each year and are believed to have an excellent rapport with King Charles. Mike, who married into the Royal Family in 2011, is known for his sense of humor, which has endeared him to many royals, as demonstrated by today's antics.
