They became friends and started dating in 2004.
As his relationship with Zara progressed, Mike’s family was a little anxious.
“My grandma was a bit more nervous, because for her generation the Royal Family is massive.”
His connection to the queen goes back even further.
““I was in a science class when she came in.
We got to say hello to her then.”
That would have been great foresight.”
“It’s been sad, emotional but happy.
In some ways amazing.
To see the family come so close together overnight,” the former rugby player shared.
On his podcast, Mike noted the shock that the royal family and the world felt when Elizabeth died.
“It’s like the world has lost its grandmother in some way,” he observed.
The sports star also spoke about his wife’s reaction to the loss of her grandmother.
“Watching what Zara had to go through, obviously she loved the Queen beyond everything else.
When Zara won the silver medal in 2012 for the equestrian team competition, Elizabeth was overjoyed.
“They are really down to earth.”
Talking toThe Telegraphin 2021, he continued to speak highly of his family by marriage.
They’re a fantastic family. "
In an earlier episode of the podcast, Mike mentioned his nerves around the queen (viaHello!
“I did get sweaty palms.
I think anyone would.
She’s such a legend of a lady,” he said.
