Mike Tindall has revealed the thing he will most when he heads into the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
The ex-England rugby player, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara, jetted into Australia last week to join the star-studded line-up.
While Mike, 44, has spoken out about his upcoming stint in camp, the Royal Family have remained tight-lipped and have yet to publicly address him being the first ever royal to appear on I'm A Celebrity in the show's 20-year history.
Revealing what he will miss the most when he enters the jungle, the former rugby ace said: “First and foremost, I’ll miss my family.”
Asked what other comforts he’ll yearn for when he takes part in the ITV show, he added: “I will miss my bed too and a nice breakfast.”
The 44-year-old married Zara – the daughter of Princess Anne - in 2011. They share three children, Mia, eight, Lena, four, and one-year-old Lucas.
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It comes as Buckingham Palace aides have refused to be drawn on whether he had sought permission from members of the Royal Family to take part – or if any topics were deemed off limits.
Although he is not classed as a working royal, it is thought Mike would have had to discuss his appearance with the household.
A spokesman confirmed he was not a working royal, but did not offer any further comment.
Mike flew to Australia last week ahead of filming for the new show, which starts on ITV at 9pm Sunday night.
He will join pop star Boy George, radio DJ Chris Moyles, ITV’s Charlene White, Love Island 's Olivia Attwood and Hollyoaks hunk Owen Warner.
Coronation Street ’s Sue Cleaver, A Place In The Sun star Scarlette Douglas, stand-up comedian Babatunde Aleshe, Lioness Jill Scott complete the line-up.
But it was announced today that politician Matt Hancock would also be heading to the jungle as a late addition.
Comic Seann Walsh, who infamously kissed dance partner Katya Jones when he appeared on Strictly, is further rumoured to be making an appearance.
It is the first time since lockdown the show has been held Down Under, with the 2020 and 2021 series taking place at Gwrych Castle North Wales due to Covid restrictions.
As Mike landed in Australia he revealed he and wife Zara have a special connection to the country.
The couple first met in 2003 at the Manly Wharf bar in Sydney while Mike was playing for England during that year's Rugby World Cup and Zara was on a gap year.
It is thought Mike got Zara's number from his teammate Austin Healy and they kept in touch, becoming 'official' in 2004.
He said: "Australia is a special place yeah I met Zara in Sydney. There is no holiday planned at the moment afterwards. If there was I wouldn't tell you either!"
Viewers will have to wait and see if Zara comes to meet Mike at the famous I’m A Celeb bridge when he leaves the jungle.
*I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! starts on Sunday November 6 at 9pm on ITV
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