Even the royal family has its “dysfunctional” moments, according to Mike Tindall’s podcast host James Haskell. The 39-year-old former rugby player offered a rare look at what members of the British monarchy are like behind closed doors after attending various royal family events over the years.

The former rugby player co-hosts a podcast with Mike Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne's daughter, Zara.

Prince Harry’s old friend, James Haskell, took a dig at the British royal family in a new interview. In a conversation with The London Times, Haskell revealed that he used to spend quite a lot of time with royal family members at Windsor Castle.

While James, 39, made a bold comment about the royals, he did also confess that they play an "important role," saying: "I went to Harry and Meghan's wedding. I went to Mike and Zara's wedding. To those who want to get rid of the monarchy — once they're gone, they're gone.

In a candid interview, James Haskell, a close friend of Prince Harry, describes the royal family as 'dysfunctional' but emphasizes their importance to British society. He reflects on his experiences and the royal family's modern role amid changing societal views.

Rugby icon James Haskell, a close friend of Prince Harry, recently shared candid insights about the British royal family, describing them as "very dysfunctional." In a frank conv

Prince Harry's friend, James Haskell, has described the royal family as “very dysfunctional," while defending their role in society.

Former rugby union player James Haskell, who has been best friends with Prince Harry for a long time, has labelled the British royal family "very dysfunctional", adding, some of the members "aren't as great as others.

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.