Mike Tyndall today he will celebrate his 46th birthday.
After marrying wife Zara Tindall in 2011, Mike became a much-loved member of the royal family.
Unlike his wife, Mike came from humble beginnings in the market town of Otley in Leeds.
The royal rose to fame as a sports star with highlights including his team’s success at the 2003 World Cup – the same year he met Zara.
here Express.co.uk looks at how a northern-born rugby boy became much-loved royalty.