Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis have their every public move documented by the press, but there's another royal youngster worth watching: 10-year-old Mia Tindall. Here's everything you need to know about the Queen's great-granddaughter.
Mia Grace Tindall was born to Zara and Mike Tindall on January 17, 2014.
Buckingham Palace announced the news of of the birth, and a few days later, Mike, a proud papa, shared his newborn's name via Twitter.
Mia is Zara and Mike's first child. She's also Princess Anne's third grandchild, and is the fourth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth. She stole the show in 2016 in a portrait released in honor of the Queen's 90th birthday when she held the monarch's purse. “She just did it,” a source at the palace told People at the time. “She just picked it up—it wasn't staged. It was completely spontaneous.”
She has two younger siblings.
In June 2018, Mike and Zara Tindall welcomed Lena Elizabeth Tindall, making Mia a big sister. Mia was spotted with her parents and her younger sister for the first time at the Gatcombe Horse Trials in September 2018.
The Tindall family in September 2018
March 2021, Mia became a big sister once again when her mom gave birth to a baby boy named Lucas Philip Tindall. "Sunday got even better because a little baby boy arrived at my house," Mia's father Mike shared on a podcast, saying that his son arrived at 6 p.m. "Arrived very quickly. Didn’t make it to hospital. On the bathroom floor," he said, candidly.
Mia and her siblings were spotted at the Burnham Market International Horse Trials in Norfolk in April 2022, where their mom, Zara, was competing.
Mia sits on her dad’s shoulders.
Here, Mia ran head of her dad and younger siblings.
In August 2022, the Tindalls had a weekend out at the Festival of British Eventing, and Mia was a great big sister to little Lucas as she entertained him and took him on the carousel.
Mia and her little brother, Lucas, in August 2022.
She is currently 22nd in line to the British throne.
Mia Tindall walks in between her parents, Mike and Zara Tindall, to attend the traditional Easter Sunday Church in Windsor in April 2022.
Mia follows her mother, Zara, in the line of succession. Despite her position in line, Mia does not hold a formal royal rank. According to the BBC, children of the daughter of a monarch are not "entitled to the rank of 'Her Royal Highness,'" and when Mia's mother Zara was born in 1981, her parents, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, declined to give her a title. (More on the patriarchal way in which royal titles are passed on here.) Since neither her mother nor her father have a royal rank, Mia does not have one either.
Mia played a role in Princess Eugenie's royal wedding.
Mia (right) was seen waving on the steps of St. George’s Chapel after Eugenie and Jack’s wedding in October 2018.
In October 2018, Mia served as a bridesmaid in Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's royal wedding. Mia was joined by Princess Charlotte, Maud Windsor, Theodora Williams, and her cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips as bridesmaids in the wedding party. Immediately after the ceremony, Mia joined the rest of the adorable bridal party on the steps of St. George's Chapel, where they waved to the crowd of fans.
Mia started making more public appearances with the royal family in 2022.
Mia Tindall with her parents, at a memorial service for the Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022.
In 2022, Mia started appearing more regularly with her parents and the rest of the British royal family. She was in attendance for the Service of Thanksgiving for her great-grandfather, Prince Philip, in March, and attended Easter Sunday services in Windsor in April.
Mia Tindall watching Trooping the Colour 2022.
Mia (in blue) during the Platinum Jubilee pageant.
In June 2022, she joined the rest of her royal cousins during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. She watched Trooping the Colour wearing a red flower headband, and was in the royal box for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Her dad, Mike, said on his podcast that "my two are always mischievous, so it was trying to keep a lid on," and that the kids had ample access to sugar during the show.
In September, Mia and her sister Lena joined their parents at Westminster Hall during the Vigil of the Princes while their grandmother Princess Anne stood vigil at Queen Elizabeth's coffin, and she joined her cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips at the committal service for their great-grandmother.
Mia and Louis on Christmas Day 2023.
On Christmas in 2023, Mia walked to church holding Prince Louis's hand.
She's sporty like her parents.
The daughter of two professional athletes is bound to try out some sports. She's been spotted kicking a soccer ball around on a few occasions:
Mia Tindall following a charity football match in Gloucester, England, January 2022.
And she's not afraid to try out new activities, like the trampoline:
According to her dad, Mike, she loves horse riding with her cousins Savannah and Isla. "I love that they have the opportunity of working with animals, being outside, all the traditions that you learn with treating an animal - looking after your stuff, looking after the animals and learning good balance, all those skills you learn - but I think Mia will probably want to do her own thing anyway," Mike said.
She also loves to swim. Zara shared of traveling to Australia, "Mia loves swimming. Of course, the climate allows you to be able to go swimming all day every day. When we first took her to Australia she was 11 months old; we kickstarted her love of water."
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FAQs
Mia is Zara and Mike's first child. She's also Princess Anne's third grandchild, and is the fourth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth.
Is Mia Tindall part of the royal family? ›
Mia Grace Tindall, 10
Zara and Mike's first child, Mia Grace Tindall, was born on Jan. 17, 2014, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucestershire, England. Mia is currently 22nd in line to the throne, directly behind her mother. Like Zara, Mia and her siblings do not have royal titles.
How many great grandkids did the Queen have? ›
In fact, Queen Elizabeth had eight grandkids (not to mention thirteen great-grandchildren, including newer additions Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor). On the Saturday before her funeral, all eight grandchildren stood vigil beside her coffin in Westminster Hall.
How are Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall related? ›
Princess Charlotte and her cousin Mia Tindall have secured a special bond from a young age, if a clip from the royal family's Christmas festivities are anything to go by.
How many children has Zara Phillips got? ›
Zara Tindall
| Zara Tindall MBE OLY |
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| Spouse | Mike Tindall ( m. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Mark Phillips (father) Anne, Princess Royal (mother) |
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9 more rowsThe on-screen caption read: "Princess Charlotte let Mia get the flowers that was for her, but she let her get it." Charlotte smiles at her cousin before saying, what looks like: "You can get them Mia." Mia then beams as she turns to get the flowers for her younger cousin.
Why is Mia Tindall not a princess? ›
Despite her position in line, Mia does not hold a formal royal rank. According to the BBC, children of the daughter of a monarch are not "entitled to the rank of 'Her Royal Highness,'" and when Mia's mother Zara was born in 1981, her parents, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, declined to give her a title.
Who is Queen Elizabeth's favorite child? ›
"To repeat a phrase that has long echoed around royal palaces and newspapers, Andrew is the queen's favorite son. ' When his royal and military career entered its dizzying tailspin, the monarch wanted to be seen to be protecting him," Simon Usborne wrote in Town & Country's April 2022 issue.
What did William and Harry call the Queen? ›
According to royal correspondent Richard Kay, Prince William was encouraged to call her Granny as a child, but he couldn't quite get the hang of it. What he could manage, was Gary. Kay said: "On another occasion, the Queen was on hand after William fell over at Buckingham Palace, bawling: 'Gary, Gary'.
Who was Prince Philip's favorite grandchild? ›
WHEN Prince Philip passed away in 2021 he left a very special gift to his “favourite grandchild” - and it wasn't Prince William or Prince Harry. The late Duke of Edinburgh had been an avid carriage driver, and left his beloved ponies and carriage to granddaughter Lady Louise, who was 17 at the time.
Princess Kate's daughter Princess Charlotte, aged nine, bears a striking resemblance to her royal mother, who is married to King Charles III's son Prince William. The doting mother also shares sons Prince George and Prince Louis with her husband, however, her only girl Charlotte really seems to be Kate's mini-me.
Why does Princess Charlotte have more money than her brothers? ›
Princess Charlotte's Net Worth Is Reportedly Higher Than Louis and George's Because of Mom Kate Middleton - IMDb. Princess Charlotte may not be the heir to the throne, but she's on top in another category: net worth.
Does Princess Charlotte look like her grandmother? ›
Fans have noticed that the granddaughter and grandmother bear a significant resemblance, citing their shared honey-blonde hair, penchant for floral dresses, and free-spirited nature.
Is Zara Tindall now a princess? ›
Zara, 43, Princess Anne's daughter, was not given the title in her youth after her mother declined Queen Elizabeth II's offer.
How old was Zara Tindall when she had her last child? ›
On Wednesday, Zara, the 39-year-old daughter of Queen Elizabeth's own daughter, Princess Anne, and her retired rugby player husband, Mike, shared the news through their spokesperson, who revealed, “Zara and Mike Tindall are happy to announce the birth of their third child, Lucas Philip Tindall.”
Where do the tindalls live? ›
Zara and Mike Tindall live on Gatcombe Estate in Gloucestershire with Princess Anne and Peter Phillips. Zara and Mike Tindall live on a stunning estate in Gloucestershire, which they share with Princess Anne. The couple, who got married in 2011, have three children, Mia (10), Lena (five), and Lucas (two).
Does Zara Tindall work for the royal family? ›
Born only 13 months apart, Zara was reportedly a great comfort to Prince William following the death of his mother Diana in 1997, reports the Express. Despite not being a working Royal and having faced less media scrutiny than Prince William and Prince Harry, the Royal cousins seem to share a close bond.
How is Zara Tindall related to Prince William? ›
Prince William and cousin Zara Tindall have always been close. “She's kind of like the big sister William never had,” a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly. Zara, 43, is the daughter of Princess Anne and ex-husband Captain Mark Phillips, who also share son Peter Phillips, 46.
Are Prince William and Mike Tindall friends? ›
Prince William and Mike Tindall are 'two peas in a pod' who now share a 'brotherly relationship', according to royal experts. While William is all but estranged from his younger sibling Harry, he has reportedly found a true friend and companion in Mike, his cousin Zara's husband since 2011.
Did Zara Tindall have a royal wedding? ›
Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips depart after their Royal wedding at Canongate Kirk on July 30, 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Best wishes are in order for Zara and Mike Tindall, who are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary on July 30 2024.
