Mike Tindall is celebrating his 47th birthday today, but a past incident involving his wife Zara's drastic measures to cure his hangover has resurfaced. The rugby legend once found himself in trouble after a night of heavy drinking, leading to an unusual wake-up call from palace police.
Recalling the story earlier this year, Mike explained that after a night out with a friend, he struggled to get back to Princess Anne's flat at St James' Palace, where he was staying. Hours later, he was due at a coaching clinic, and Zara was determined to get him there on time.
To rouse her hungover husband, Zara enlisted the help of palace police, who burst into the room in full riot gear, carrying machine guns, and ordered Mike out of bed. Mike recalled: 'I was meant to be there in 45 minutes. My friend rings up Zara, who phoned the police post at the palace. She says, “I don't care what you do. He needs to be in North London in 35 minutes.”'
He continued: 'Next thing, five guys in full riot gear with machine guns come in saying, “Get up, get up”. I was, like, “F***!” And in three minutes, I was in the back of a cab, with the police waving me off.'
Zara and Mike's relationship began in 2003 after being introduced by her cousin Prince Harry at the Rugby World Cup in Australia. They married in 2011 and have three children: Mia, Lena, and Lucas.
