Mike Tindall says Prince Louis was on a 'sugar high' at Platinum Jubilee

9 June 2022, 08:17 | Updated: 9 June 2022, 11:22

By Alice Dear

Prince Louis' made headlines over the Platinum Jubilee weekend with his funny faces and mischievous behaviour.

Mike Tindall, 43, said that Prince Louis was on a 'sugar high' at the Platinum Pageant over the weekend.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest joined his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the closing event of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Sunday, and made headlines with his very funny behaviour.

During the show, four-year-old Louis could be seen pulling faces, moving around the Royal Box and at one point covering his mother's mouth with his hand.

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Now, Zara Tindall's husband has revealed that his hilarious behaviour could have been down to a 'sugar high'.

Speaking on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Mike said: "Louis, he was just wanting to have fun."

He continued: "My two are always mischievous so it's trying to keep a lid on. There were a lot of sweets out back though, so there was a real sugar high."

The rugby star went on to add: "They're all young… it's a long time. But as any parents knows you just do whatever needs to be done."

Speaking of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in general, Mike said it was "outstanding" and "great to be a part of".

Kate Middleton rides in carriage with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Mike was sat behind Kate Middleton and Prince Louis at the Platinum Pageant, and at one point appeared to be telling little Louis that he was watching him.

The sports-star became part of the Royal Family when he married Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's daughter, in 2011.

Together, they have three children; Lena, Mia and Lucas.

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