Mike Tindall shares sweet anecdote about Prince George after 'filling uncle gap'

Mike Tindall has opened up about his relationship with in his new book, sharing details about the future King some royal fans did not know before.

The former rugby player, who is married to the King's niece will have his own book The Good, The Bad and The Rugby - Unleashed published on October 2024.

While the majority of the book, co-authored with Alex Payne and James Haskell, focuses on rugby and sport, Mike, 46, does give some insight into the life of the Royal Family, which he

Mike also shared sweet anecdotes about the 11-year-old prince, including his passion for football, particularly Aston Villa, the same football club supported by

Mike wrote: "Wherever he is, he'll sit down and watch that game."

Zara's husband also confirmed that the pair were close, with

The revelations come after a royal expert confirmed that Mike had taken over Prince Harry's when it comes to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

: "George's original 'fun uncle' and adult playmate did that infamous bolt to the US, leaving a huge Harry-shaped gap in the young boy's life that Mike has more than filled.

"Mike is the fun uncle everyone needs, but in the case of Prince George, whose destiny is all about duty and responsible behaviour, Mike's presence in his life is completely invaluable."

Mike is also believed to get on very well with George's dad Prince William, with the pair often in public along with Princess Kate, 42, and Zara Tindall.

It is not known whether Mike still speaks to Prince Harry since his move to California in 2020 and the release of his bombshell memoir Spare in 2023.