He opened up about shedding tears of pride when his cousin Zara Tindall triumphed in Eventing, specifically at the European Championship. Prince William, accompanied by an animated Kate and Princess Anne, joined former rugby player Mike Tindall, who is married to Zara, on the podcast titled "The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby."
In this candid discussion, Prince William, who is 41 years old and a father of three, recalled the emotional moment of Zara's victory, stating, "The only time I've ever cried when watching a sport was when Zara won. I think it was during the European Championship.
I was down in Exmoor and, at the time, camping. We were all huddled around the phone watching it, and she was there, shedding tears of joy, the flag was going up, and I was in pieces."
While participating in the rugby podcast, William discussed the valuable life lessons that team sports can impart, particularly to his own children—Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8), and Prince Louis (5). He emphasized the importance of learning how to lose gracefully, a skill he believes is often overlooked in today's society.
He wants to ensure that his children understand the significance of losing, learning from it, and growing as individuals. Additionally, he stressed the importance of not boasting after a win, highlighting that there are numerous life lessons to be gained from team sports, including friendship-building and relationship-building skills that are valuable in the workplace.
Kate also chimed in during the podcast, sharing her love for team sports and jokingly referencing her competitiveness. She mentioned that her parents had always encouraged her to engage in sports activities. Kate even shared a lighthearted anecdote about her and William's tennis matches, revealing that they never manage to finish a game of tennis as it often turns into a mental challenge between the two of them.
