Mike Tindall happy to be house husband

England rugby player Mike Tindall is prepared to become a house husband if he has children with the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips.

He said: "I'd quite happily not work, learn to cook and stay at home with the kids."

Mr Tindall explained his decision on Zara's potential career longevity.

"As a champion showjumper, Zara can go on for longer than I can. And she is three years younger."

The couple are already living together in a cottage on Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate.

Mr Tindall described Zara as "the love of my life" and said the couple have already discussed marriage and children.

But he clarified: "In an ideal world, you'd want to be married first."

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