Haskell’s connection to the royal family comes through Mike, 46, whose wife, Zara, 43, is Princess Anne ’s daughter and the niece of King Charles III. Haskell and Mike host “The Good, The Bad & The Rugby” podcast alongside fellow cohost Alex Payne. Haskell has also formed a friendship with Harry, 40, over the years.

James Haskell, a close friend of Zara and Mike Tindall, has shared unfiltered views on the Royal Family, describing them as "dysfunctional".

Former England international rugby star James Haskell, who is friends with Zara Phillips' husband Mike Tindall, has revealed what he thinks of the Royal Family

Mike Tindall's friend and podcast co-host James Haskell slightly shaded the royal family in an episode of "The Good, The Bad & The Rugby." "Some aren’t as great as others. They do amazing work — but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional,

Mike Tindall's friend and podcast co-host James Haskell slightly shaded the royal family in an episode of "The Good, The Bad & The Rugby." "Some aren’t as great as others. They do amazing work — but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional,

Prince Harry’s pal James Haskell has thoughts about the British monarchy. The retired professional rugby player, 39, spoke to the Times in an interview published Tuesday about his experiences — good and bad — with the royal family.

Prince Harry’s pal James Haskell has thoughts about the British monarchy. The retired professional rugby player, 39, spoke to The Times in an interview published Tuesday about his experiences — both good and bad — with the royal family.