- Tindall, husband of William's cousin Zara, commented on this in a podcast
- Zara responded by saying, “You are in so much trouble!”
Mike Tindall has revealed he calls Prince William “One Pint Willy” because “he’s not the best drinker”.
The former England rugby star also admits that he and his wife Zara call each other “Munchkin”, while her husband has a nickname saved in their phone that ends in “Kitten”.
The Tindalls made the revelations in a special podcast with rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who is battling motor neurone disease.
When Burrow asked if he had any nicknames for any of the royals, Mike replied: “For the Prince of Wales he's known as One Pint Willy.”
Prince William is called “One Pint Willy” by Mike Tindall because he’s not a big drinker
But he had the good sense to enjoy a glass of Guinness on St. Patrick's Day this year
Mike and Prince William appear to be arm wrestling at Ascot in 2019
William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales burst into laughter as they joined Mike and his mother at the recording of a special episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle . Mother-in-law, Princess Anne
The Tindalls made the revelations in a special podcast with rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who is battling motor neurone disease, here with his family on BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022
“He's known to me as One Pint Willy because he's not the best drinker, coming from a sport where the social aspect is key and where a few pints are consumed quite often.” That's one thing I will give it away for the Prince of Wales.'
Zara can be heard laughing before saying: 'Oh my God.' You're in so much trouble.'
Burrow also asked the couple if they had any pet names for each other.
Mike says: “We basically call each other munchkins a lot.” I don't know why that started, but it stuck.
“I'll let Zara decide if she wants to reveal what I stored in her phone as…”
Zara replies, “He's in my phone as something else and it ends with kittens.”
Mike also admits that he dreams of his two-year-old son Lucas becoming a professional golfer – and that he wanted to give him the middle name “Mulligan”.
“The two-year-old is the place where I realize my dreams,” says the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner.
“I actually wanted his middle name to be Mulligan because if he became a professional golfer he would give up Lucas and just be called Mulligan Tindall.
Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall smile as they look at their phones on day two of Wimbledon last year
Zara and Mike, pictured at Ascot last year, save pet names on their phones
Zara Tindall is looking after son Lucas on a trampoline in Gatcombe Park this year
“I thought it was the best golf name ever.” Plus, “Mulligan” means the offspring of a balding man, so it was perfect!'
Burrow tells the Tindalls that he has always wanted to deliver the Alternative Christmas Message, which airs on Channel 4 at the same time as the King's Christmas Message on the BBC
Zara says: “I definitely think you could give the other Christmas speech.” You would definitely rock it and be a huge inspiration to a lot of people.
“I'm sure (King Charles) would just let you do your own thing.” I hope to see that sometime. I think you just record it and send it out anyway!'
- Seven: Rob Burrow, The Total Sport Podcast is available on BBC Sounds