Mike Tindall Reveals Defining Meeting with Zara During 2003 Rugby World Cup

Mike Tindall, a former rugby star and member of the royal family by marriage, has shared the story of how he met his wife, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's daughter, during the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He described the encounter as a 'sliding doors' moment, explaining that after being dropped from the semi-final team, he went out for a beer at the Manly Wharf Bar in Sydney, where he met Zara. The couple connected over their mutual love for socializing and alcohol during their first date, which was a local lunch that turned into a boozy outing. They officially became a couple in 2004 and got engaged in 2010, later marrying in 2011. Mike fondly recalls Australia as a place of many good memories because it is where they met and won the World Cup. The couple, known as one of the most beloved royal pairs, also cherishes traditions such as visiting the bar where they first met whenever they return to Sydney.