Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall Welcome Baby Boy on Bathroom Floor

Zara Tindall, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and her husband, Mike Tindall, have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Lucas Philip Tindall.

The couple's joyous news was revealed by Mike on his podcast, where he shared that Lucas was born on Sunday evening on the bathroom floor of their home.

The unexpected delivery was made possible by Zara's best friend, Dolly Maud, who recognised that they wouldn't have made it to the hospital in time.

Mike expressed his gratitude for Dolly's quick thinking and joked that she is more important than him, as she has been present at all three of their children's births.

Dolly, a mother of four and a close companion of Zara's, has been described as a “maternity practitioner” and worked for the NHS in Gloucestershire for 13 years.

She is also a house parent nurse for the British Ski Academy in Val d'Aosta, Italy.

Dolly and Zara share a love of horses and are often seen together at events like Cheltenham Festival, where they cheer on from the Princess Royal stand.

They briefly lived together in 2003 when Dolly offered Zara a place to stay after her relationship with ex-fiancé jockey Richard Johnson ended.

Dolly has described herself as a “country family with a twist” and loves to travel to remote places and challenge her boundaries.

In addition to her work as a nurse and equestrian enthusiast, Dolly has also run her own company, Dolly Maud Equestrian Ltd, which rehabilitated injured racehorses and broke in young thoroughbreds.

She has given Zara tips on horse training and spoke highly of her skills in an interview with Horse and Hound back in 2008.

Dolly's son Ted is Zara's godson, and Dolly was made of honour at Zara's royal wedding in 2011.

She is not very active on social media but has received rave reviews for her teeny garden refuge, a small home that can fit three people, which she hosts on Airbnb.

Dolly's love of animals and the country way of life is evident in her hosting style, as she takes a hands-on approach to ensure her guests have a comfortable stay.

Lucas Philip Tindall's arrival adds to the growing family of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who have eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Zara, who received an MBE in 2007 for services to equestrianism, has won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics as a member of the Great Britain Eventing Team.

The Tindalls are known for their down-to-earth nature and love of sports, and Lucas' unexpected birth on the bathroom floor only adds to their unique family story.