Smug Tindalls

Nope, don’t think they’re smug at all, just cheerful and happy on their new addition.

no, not smug, who are we to know what life has been like for them in lockdown, I'm sure they had the same as everyone else, no dad going into the scan with Zara, there will be the same lack of support for the new mum as everyone else, and who can help where their baby arrives,I know peoplewho've had similar and it is just what happened, parents want to tell people what happened, they just happen to be famous people and if they'd have said no won't tallk to you etc they would have had criticism just as they are now

I am very happy for them and trust mother and baby are healthy. I did notice they have posted a picture just showing the baby's eyes - will they now receive the same lambasting another couple did for only showing their baby's feet?

Totally disagree. I think he’s a breath of fresh air within ‘The Firm’.

Just a happy family absolutely over the moon with with their new arrival and his unconventional arrival.

We have a oneupmanship thread. Should there be a onedownmnship thread, there seems to be more of that about.

Cannot see anything smug about them at all.
Just natural excitement at a new birth.

They appear to be an 'ordinary' young couple with a young family who don't seem to go out of their way to attract news, unlike another couple I can think of. OK they have good fortune on their side, but should we blame them for that?

I think you are being completely unreasonable with your comment. Why shouldn't Mike Tindal smile at the camera when talking about his children, he is obviously proud of them and rightly so. He and Zara both have a healthy attitude on raising children and I for one wish the family well.

I think this is a bit harsh. He is a young(ish) man who is thoroughly enjoying his family and life after rugby. He is a refreshing antidote to other grandchildren-in-law of Her Maj!

Nope, didn’t think he was smug. Just a proud, happy dad who wanted to tell everyone.

No pretensions there.

(Not going to make comparisons ?)

I don't think he is smug. I think it's great to have such a down-to-earth ordinary nice person in the RF.
And congratulations to them on the birth of their son.