Mike Tindall Repeats Cheeky Ascot Prank on King Charles That Once Made Queen Elizabeth Laugh — Watch
A sweet gesture from Mike Tindall during a Royal Ascot greeting with King Charles didn't go unnoticed.
Beyond the fashion and high society, Royal Ascot often delivers lighthearted family banter. On day one of the event, a viral moment between King Charles and Mike Tindall left royal watchers delighted. When the former rugby player tipped his top hat in greeting, something dropped out of it—and the mystery behind what fell out of that hat has finally been revealed.
A delightful interaction between King Charles and Mike Tindall has gone viral since opening day on June 16. As the King greeted the Tindalls at the Royal Enclosure, Mike tipped his hat—only for an unexpected object to drop to the ground. Though Mike recovered it quickly, a curious Charles immediately questioned him, leading to a fit of laughter between the pair. Watch the video here!
The mystery of what fell has finally been solved by the Daily Mail. It turns out Mike had tucked a tiny Charbonnel et Walker top hat filled with chocolates inside his own. The clever gag was an instant hit with Charles, who chuckled and gave his nephew-in-law a warm pat on the back.
And it was not the first time that Mike had pulled that prank either. Seven years ago, he gave a similar tiny top hat filled with truffles to the late Queen Elizabeth at Royal Ascot. It seems to have become a personal tradition for Zara’s husband, and who knows, he might do it again next year!
Furthermore, he also earned praise for another moment during the day when he tipped his hat to Queen Camilla while greeting her in the Royal Enclosure. A video shared online showed him lowering his head as a mark of respect, a small but noticeable gesture that quickly caught the attention of royal fans.
Royal Ascot is an annual five-day event in June that bridges the gap between elite horse racing and high-society glamour, drawing royals, celebrities, and fans to one place for the celebration. Each day begins with its famous highlight: the Royal Procession, led by the King and Queen in horse-drawn carriages, followed by the rest of the royals. Yesterday, day two of the races saw a boost in star power, when Prince William and Princess Kate joined the procession, making their first appearance of the week after missing day one. This was also Kate's first Ascot appearance since her cancer diagnosis.
