A source revealed yesterday that Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall would be excellent hosts for the Invictus Games.
Mike Tindall, known for his humor, couldn't resist performing a cheeky Adam Sandler impression while playing a round of charity golf over the weekend. The 45-year-old royal, married to King Charles's niece Zara Tindall, humorously reenacted a scene from the 1996 movie Happy Gilmore. In this scene, Sandler's character gives an amusing pep talk to his golf ball, trying to coax it into the hole.
Mimicking Sandler’s hot-tempered demeanor, Mike crouched down and, in an American accent, said, "Get in your hole ball! What's the matter with you, you a-hole? Kiss my white ass, ball!" He captioned the video with, "If Adam Sandler is unavailable for Happy Gilmore 2, then you know," quickly garnering thousands of likes. Fans responded with laughter, one calling Mike a legend, another praising him as a great guy, and a third commenting on his accent, likening it to a Trump impersonation.
Known as one of the most fun-loving royals, Mike's antics follow his recent revelation about his wife Zara's 43rd birthday celebrations earlier this month. During an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain to discuss his charity event, Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic, he shared a few details about the low-key celebration. He mentioned that Zara, an accomplished equestrian, started her day with a morning ride.
Interestingly, Mike was introduced to Zara by Prince Harry, as both William and Harry are avid England rugby fans. It would be even more amusing if Zara and Mike were invited to co-host the Invictus Games 2025 in Birmingham, seemingly stepping in to fill the gap left by the Sussexes in the royal family's event and charity functions. An insider from the Invictus board suggested that Mike and Zara Tindall are the obvious and highly popular choices to replace Harry as patron. They believe the Tindalls would shift the focus back to the servicemen, unlike Harry and Meghan, who often draw attention to themselves.
The insider commented that while Harry helped start the games, they are no longer as closely associated with him due to his spouse. Recent coverage, such as the Nigerian Instagram trip, has focused more on Harry and Meghan than the veterans themselves. The participants and organizers should have a say in their representation. Moreover, holding the games in Nigeria could be concerning for attendees.
Zara is far from a trophy wife; she's an Olympian who has never mistreated a horse. Both Zara and Mike are athletes who can genuinely connect with service members. Unlike Harry, who has always lived in a privileged state and may not fully grasp the realities of war, Zara and Mike would acknowledge their different experiences and refrain from pretending otherwise. They would not insult actual service members by pretending to understand their experiences as Harry sometimes does.
