Prince William and Princess Kate’s three children and the children of Mike and Zara Tindall share a heartwarming bond that goes far beyond just being cousins.
These young royals connected through family ties have formed a close-knit relationship that stands out due to their unique blend of royal tradition and a grounded upbringing.
While the Wales children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, as direct heirs to the throne, have a different level of responsibility, the Tindall children, Mia, 10, Lena, six, and Lucas, three, enjoy a bit more freedom.
The Tindalls do not hold royal titles, which likely means a more relaxed upbringing, giving their relationship with the Wales children a refreshingly grounded balance.
Zara Tindall and her brother, Peter Phillips, were not to hold royal titles because their parents wanted them to live normal lives.
Princess Anne once told Vanity Fair in 2020: “I think it was probably easier for them, and I think most people would argue that there are downsides to having titles. So I think that was probably the right thing to do.”
Another factor that binds the Wales and Tindall children is their love for the outdoors and family activities at the royal countryside estates.
Both families value outdoor pursuits—riding horses, playing sports, and spending time in nature. Mike Tindall revealed he occasionally has a kickabout with Prince George in the garden. The husband of Zara Phillips previously said: “George really loves his football. I’ve played numerous times in the garden with him. He’s passionate about Aston Villa too. Wherever he is he’ll sit down and watch that game.”
Speaking of his own young son, he mentioned he is particularly energetic. He said: “He wants physical contact. He wants to be wrestled. He imagines himself as a ninja and he just walks around with sticks whacking people.
“He’s such a typical boy, you almost have to run him into the ground with exercise, like a dog, otherwise he won’t sleep.”
The close relationship between the Wales and Tindall children can also be seen in how they support each other during public royal engagements.
While Prince George, as a future king, already has a higher public profile than his cousins, having them by his side helps normalise royal appearances and could make the occasions less intimidating.
During the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, for example, the Wales and Tindall children were seen chatting, laughing, and sometimes even playfully teasing each other, helping to break the tension of the formal occasion.
Mike Tindall, a former England rugby player, brings a unique non-royal perspective to parenting and encourages his children to lead normal lives.
As Prince George becomes older, having cousins like Mia, Lena, and Lucas, who understand the quirks of royal life but are outside the spotlight, might provide him with invaluable support in later life.
