Mike Tindall became part of the Royal Family when he married Zara Tindall back in July 2011.

He has never been given a royal title and Zara doesn't have one either, despite being one of the late Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren and the daughter of Princess Anne.

The professional rugby player, who lives with his wife and children, Mia, 11, Lena, six, and four-year-old Lucas, on the Gatcombe Park Estate in Gloucestershire, recently gave a very certain answer to whether he would ever accept a royal title.

"I would definitely turn that down," he reportedly told Closer during an appearance at a charity fundraiser for DEBRA.

Going on to share an insight into what transitioning into life in the royal spotlight was like, he lightheartedly added, "It was easier than it could have been."

Emma Shacklock, Royal Editor at woman&home, isn't surprised that Mike wouldn't readily accept a title if he was offered one, pointing out that it would appear to stray from Zara and The Princess Royal's long-standing stance on titles.

"I’m not at all surprised by Mike Tindall’s response to being asked about receiving a title. Princess Anne decided against Zara Tindall and her brother Peter Phillips having titles when they were born and Zara herself has said that they’re 'grateful' not to have them," Emma says.