SI am inseparable cousins, Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall. At Christmas they walked together in Sandringham, last summer they took advantage of their holidays at Balmoral to spend entire weeks away from everyone. And today, as Mia celebrates her 11th birthday at the family home in Gatcombe Park – close to her grandmother, Anne of England – Charlotte, 9, is the number one guest at her birthday party.
Mia Tindall, Princess Charlotte’s “little sister”.
Their friendship was born when Charlotte was still very small and Mia, two years older, played babysitter. Over time the two girls became more and more united, creating an undoubted complicity which, in addition to often getting them into trouble and making both of their parents despair, has not escaped Buckingham Palace and those who study the possible dynamics in the future of the monarchy British.
Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall: the next Elizabeth and Margaret?
Experts warn: it is a little early to predict how the friendship between the two cousins will develop. But they can’t help but spot the signs of one in their behavior partnerships already somewhat familiar. A complicity that gives hope for a return ofgolden era of Elizabeth and Margaret of Englandtwo true sisters who, with their deep attachment, fascinated the world even before Elizabeth’s accession to the throne.
Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall at Sandringham, 25 December 2024 (Getty Images)
Mia Tindall, the untitled Royal who may end up at court anyway
Daughter of the irrepressible Zara, second daughter of Anne of Englandand the likeable former rugby player Mike Tindall, Mia occupies only 22nd place in the line of succession. And he doesn’t even have a Royal title. She would be entitled to that of a princess, but grandmother Anna had refused those for her children Peter and Zara at birth, so her grandchildren can no longer expect them.
Charlotte (left) and Mia together at Trooping The Colour, London, June 2022 (Getty Images)
Like sister Lena, 6, and little brother Lucas, 3, growing up Mia won’t be one working Royal and he will have to work to support himself. But the future King William keeps an eye on her. If she remains so close to Charlotte it could prove to be an unexpected ace in the hole for the monarchy. Just like his father Mike is for William himself, who now considers him a brother, and for the entire Royal Family, who appreciates his deep sense of loyalty.
A tender moment between Zara Tindall and daughter Mia at Cheltenham horse races, January 2023 (Getty Images)
Mia and the temper inherited from her mother (and grandmother)
At court Mia has already gained a certain reputation: that of being the most disobedient of Carlo’s grandchildren. Of all the little cousins, she is the one who makes the most noise and is the most unpredictable. But how can we be surprised? Mother Zara herself was an Olympic champion in equestrian sports a rebellious teenager, so much so that once he showed up for lunch at his grandmother’s queen with a piercings which made all the Royals turn up their noses. And even as a young girl, grandmother Anna was famous for her gruff and independent character.
Only her great-grandmother Elisabetta could make her behave well
At the time of Elizabeth II, and on the occasions when the Royal Family gathered in full, Mia always turned out to be the naughtiest child. And only the queen knew how to distract her, calming her down with a simple gesture or word.
Elizabeth II with all her great-grandchildren, April 2016 (Lapresse)
On the occasion of its 90 years, Elizabeth decided to have a photo taken with all her great-grandchildren. Mia, however, didn’t want to sit still, so the sovereign lost her patience and handed her her iconic handbag, telling her: “Now keep this.” And Mia obeyed, calming down but only for the time necessary for the shot.
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