Mike plots big bender

RUGBY ace Mike Tindall has vowed to get revenge on pal Prince Harry for not inviting him to his stag do by getting plastered at the wedding.

The former England star revealed he plans to make up for lost time at today’s reception after his mate has married Meghan Markle.

Mike, who is married to Harry’s cousin Zara Phillips, has been friends with the prince for years – Harry even introduced Mike to Zara back in 2003.

But despite their long friendship, Mike was not invited to the prince’s stag do, which is believed to have taken place in the Scottish Highlands.

And the former England star, right, who is expecting his second child with Zara, said: “I think it was a very wise decision on his behalf that I wouldn’t be there.

“I shed a tear. I was like, ‘You can keep the wedding, I just want the stag do’.”

He added: “Hopefully there will be plenty of booze (at the reception).

“The kids are at home, so we are free, we’re off the leash, which is always nice.

“Harry will want to have a good time.”

Speech

Mike, 39, is renowned for his wild antics and was disciplined by England rugby bosses after “throwing a dwarf ” at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

He also has two convictions for drink-driving.

Mike joked that he asked to be best man for the big day but was told the role was already taken.

He said: “I did text Harry and said, ‘I’ve written my speech, I’m ready’.

“He said, ‘Sorry mate, that job’s full but I do need someone to show people where to park their car.’ I thought that was a bit harsh. I was a little bit disappointed!”

Mike said Meghan would probably be feeling “nervous” but he added: “I think coming from her background in TV, she’s used to the spotlight. It’s a special day. Hopefully, they’ll live happily ever after.”

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are “guaranteed” perfect weather for their big day as temperatures hit 21C. Martin Bowles of the Met Office said: “We are expecting wallto-wall sunshine all day.”

Sainsbury’s is expecting to shift 95,000 bottles of prosecco and champagne along with 645,000 punnets of strawberries.

And with licensing hours extended, the British Beer and Pub Association predicts 100million pints will be sold this weekend.

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