Mike Tindall gives insight into royal family WhatsApp group and friendship with Kate

an interview with the Express last year. Tim Rooke was among the media and camera crew stationed outside the Lindo maternity Wing at St Mary's Hospital, just north of Hyde Park in West London, as the nation watched with bated breath for Kate Middleton to give birth to the little boy who will eventually become king. When the moment came and George was born, at 4.

brought Prince George along with them as a surprise. It was controversial because the Duke of Cambridge is patron to the Welsh Rugby Union, while his wife the Duchess of Cambridge was recently appointed patron to the English Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union. Ahead of the game, Prince George was asked what side he was on, to which he shrugged, smile, and deferred to his dad.

Not everyone is on board. Following many ups and downs within the royal family, author Christopher Andersen addressed new issues that may be causing a divide for Prince Harry and Prince William with other family members.

If you thought your brew-making routine was weird, wait until you hear how the royals do it. Behind palace doors, our Royal Family has a list of strict rules when it comes to food and drink. From banned foods like garlic and shellfish, to eating every last crumb of cake - the Queen has some unusual habits of her own.

English football team anthem, the 1996 smash hit by comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner with band The Lightning Seeds, 'Three Lions'. The unexpected success of the men's England team - which saw the Lions qualify for the finals of a major international tournament for the first time since 1966 - saw joy across the country, with football fans bursting into renditions of the chorus throughout the month of June. READ MORE: Brilliant but scary forgotten photos show Prince Charles and Camilla almost getting wiped out by a bald eagleThe song has also found itself a new fan in perhaps the most unexpected of iconic British establishments; the royal family itself.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will attend England and Wales' Six Nations match on Saturday as the teams clash for the first time since Kate was named as England Rugby's new patronage.The 40 year old's husband, Prince William, is the patron of Wales Rugby, meaning the married couple will be rivals as they watch on at Twickenham Stadium. Royal expert Katie Nicholl tells OK! there is a "competition" between the pair as they gear up to cheer on their respective teams.

Mirror reports. The skill in question is that of knitting, long associated with mothers and grandmothers as a sweet way to make a piece of sentimental clothing for a loved one. According to Hello!, Kate told a group of royal fans while visiting Glasgow: "I've been trying to knit and I'm really bad.

They might be frightfully posh with traditional, Christian monikers, but the Royal Family also loves a nickname. We know her as Her Majesty, or Ma'am, but the Queen has several quirky alternatives bestowed on her by her family. Read on for every royal nickname, including baby Archie's...

Meghan Markle has been told that she could take some notes from her father-in-law’s wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, which could help her “heal all wounds” with the Royal Family. The comments follow the recent speech given by Queen Elizabeth II, for her Platinum Jubilee where she expressed her wish that Camilla, 74, one day becomes Queen.The monarch, 95, said: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter A royal source said that Camilla has earned the right to the prestigious title by the way she's handled her public life.The source told the MailOnline: "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.

Kate Middleton's "competitive nature" has been exposed by rugby player and fellow Royal family member Mike Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall.The Duchess of Cambridge has recently been stepping up to take on more solo engagements and more senior duties as an official member of the higher level institution.The 40 year old mum-of-three was also announced as Prince Harry's replacement as Patron of England rugby. But while Mike, 43, said the Duchess looked "effortless" during her training session, he claimed she also has a relentless drive to succeed and be "good at things".

As Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, sources say The Firm is planning a grand royal house swap. When the time comes and Prince Charles becomes King, it was thought that he’d remain at his beloved Clarence House and open up Buckingham Palace to tourists.

Last night The Queen announced the Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will be known as the Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes king.