Former England rugby union star Mike Tindall has been told to keep quiet about the Royal Family's personal lives.
The 40-year-old husband of the Queen's grand-daughter Zara Phillips has reportedly been advised against revealing too many details about the family.
A source reported by The Mirror said: "Mike is adored by all members of the Royal Family for his down-to-earth nature and good humour.
"He doesn’t take himself too seriously and there’s not a snobby bone in his body. But recently it’s been felt he may inadvertently reveal something that should remain private.
"Although he is not royal and his mother-in-law Princess Anne refused her children titles so they would lead ‘normal’ lives, there’s no getting away from Zara’s bloodline. Like it or not, there’s a line they must toe."
The couple married in 2011 and have two daughters. Ex-England player Mike recently raised eyebrows when he was quoted talking about Harry and Meghan’s baby Archie at a charity do.
"There’s a feeling of not wishing to dampen his spirits as he’s the life and soul of the party," the source added.
"It’s more about being more on his guard when asked about his in-laws."
Speaking about his festive traditions last year, dad-of-two Tindall revealed how the family have a surprisingly alternative Christmas Day, CornwallLive reports.
The royals tend to dine on a cold buffet as opposed to roast turkey and all the trimmings.
He described how most of the festivities are played out on Christmas Eve - including the opening of presents and a black tie party in the night.
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Speaking on the House of Rugby podcast, alongside fellow rugby star James Haskell, Tindall said: "Christmas Day is a little bit more quiet because it is a cold buffet - they give everyone the day off.
"She (The Queen) loves all the staff she has working for her so she gives as many the day off as she can.
"Their big day is on Christmas Eve - with a black tie shindig in the evening."
