Prince William joked today that Mike Tindall "apologised" after revealing his nickname is "One Pint Willy".
Zara Tindall's husband shared the moniker for the Prince of Wales during a podcast appearance last month.
He said: "He is known to me as One Pint Willy because he is not the best of drinkers, coming from a sport where it is built on the social aspect and a couple of beers being sunk quite often.
"That is one I will give away for the Prince of Wales."
Prince William jokes that Mike Tindall 'apologised' after revealing his nickname is 'One Pint Willy'
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The rugby player made the admission when he spoke to Rob Burrow on a podcast.
Prince William, 41, met Burrow today in Leeds where he awarded him a CBE at Headingley Stadium.
During their meeting, Burrow told William that he "recently met Zara and Mike", referring to a special podcast he recorded with the Tindalls.
He continued: "Mike has some secrets he told me which the kids found very amusing."
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall appear to be very close with the WalesesPAWilliam smiled and replied: "I think that might be some of the nicknames.
"Was it you who got the nicknames out of him?"
The prince added: "He apologised to me about that. I was like, 'Mike, when you say you're not going to mention anyone's nicknames that doesn't mean you can then mention my nickname. That's not fair.'"
Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, told William that it was "an honour" to meet him and that he was "feeling good".
Prince William offered Rob Burrow a CBE today
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The Prince of Wales met Rob Burrow (left) and Kevin Sinfield during a visit to Headingley Stadium
PAHe added: "My children have been practising their curtseying and talking about meeting you all week."
Prince William told the rugby legend: "Thank you and congratulations - for all the inspirational work you've done, Rob.
"You've been amazing, you really have and everyone's so proud of you.
"We've all been following your case. You've changed so many people's lives with MND with what you've done. We're all so proud of you."