England star James Haskell has some close royal connections through his friendship with Mike Tindall - and now he has given his surprising verdict on the royal family

Some aren’t as great as others. They do amazing work — but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional,” Haskell said of the Royal family.

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.

Between Prince Harry and Prince William's beef, King Charles and Prince Andrew's real estate feud, and Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton's reportedly "tense" relationship, there's no shortage of royal drama to go around these days.

Mike Tindall's friend and podcast co-host James Haskell slightly shaded the royal family in an episode of "The Good, The Bad & The Rugby." "Some aren’t as great as others. They do amazing work — but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional,

English rugby legend James Haskell shared his thoughts on royalty (and an "inappropriate" Prince Andrew joke) in a new interview.

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 — both good and bad — with the royal family.