Kate Middleton may be best known for her polished public image, but Mike Tindall says she also has a competitive streak that shows up in social settings. In a recent interview with Woman & Home, Prince William’s cousin-in-law said he had seen the Princess of Wales play beer pong, adding that the royal family often turns casual games into a contest.
Tindall said the game is usually played as “prosecco pong” among the family, and Middleton still joins in. His comments point to a Windsor household where sport and rivalry are part of the culture, not just on the field but at home as well.
A royal family that likes to compete
Mike Tindall has been part of the royal circle since marrying Zara Tindall in 2011. Zara is the daughter of Princess Anne and a cousin of Prince William, which puts Tindall close to the same family group that includes the Prince and Princess of Wales.
He described competition as something that runs through the family. That fits with the public moments already seen between William and Kate, who have often appeared playful and determined during joint engagements.
Beer pong, prosecco pong, and a royal twist
Tindall’s remark about Middleton playing drinking games adds a lighter detail to her public image. Rather than a formal royal setting, the story places the Princess of Wales in a more relaxed context, where she still brings a competitive edge.
The couple also showed that side during a visit to Southwark Brewery in London, where they took part in a beer-pouring challenge. The moment later appeared on Instagram, reinforcing the idea that friendly rivalry remains part of how they interact in public.
Alcohol habits after her diagnosis
Middleton has also been more conscious about alcohol since her 2024 cancer diagnosis. During the Southwark Brewery visit, royal editor Matt Wilkinson of The Sun quoted her as saying, “Since my diagnosis, I haven’t had much alcohol. It’s something I have to be a lot more conscious of now.”
That detail gives added context to how the Princess of Wales approaches drinks now, even if she is still linked to social games and royal events where alcohol has a role. It also shows that any mention of drinking games now sits alongside a more careful approach to alcohol use.
What the royal couple reportedly prefer
Prince William is said to enjoy a pint of beer, while Middleton has long been associated with sparkling wine. She has been seen drinking bubbly at the sidelines of William’s polo matches, which has helped shape the public sense of their different preferences.
The pair were also reported to have served a specialty punch at their 2011 wedding. The drink was described as a mix of vodka, Champagne, and passion fruit, a detail that continues to follow royal coverage of their taste for celebratory drinks.
Tindall’s comments offer another glimpse of how the extended family mixes sport, humor, and competition into private moments, with the Princess of Wales said to remain very much part of the game.
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