WHILE Princess Charlotte is often spotted being “responsible” around her brothers – one of her cousins helps to bring out her “naughty side”.
The 10-year-old daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate has been seen joking around on numerous occasions with Mia Tindall, 11.
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We saw evidence of the second cousins’ close friendship as they stepped out together on Christmas Day in 2023 and appeared to be giggling and sharing a joke together.
Previously we’ve seen sensible Charlotte correcting Prince Louis, but the two girls appeared to be deep in conversation and enjoying each other’s company.
Editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine Ingrid Seward told Fabulous: “Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall have become best friends, when the cheeky pair are together that is.
“Charlotte is known for being super responsible for both of her brothers, telling them what to do and when to do it at royal occasions.
“Mia is much more adventurous.
“But as total opposites they become as one as children do when they are together.”
Ingrid pointed out that their sweet bond mirrors that of Prince William, 42, and his cousin Zara Tindall, 44, who is mum to Mia, Lena, six, and Lucas, four.
The royal expert continued: “Prince William and Zara (nee Phillips) were also partners in crime when they were young.
“Nannies would dread the two of them being together as they were super naughty, noisy and loved getting into trouble.
“Zara and William are still good friends today.
“Hopefully Charlotte and Mia will continue their friendship for as long.
“It makes royal get togethers much more fun and at their age they can still get away with being cheeky and naughty.
“In fact when they get together they can be double trouble but everyone loves them.”
Zara and her former rugby star husband Mike Tindall raise Mia, Lena, and Lucas at the Gatcombe estate, close to Zara’s mum, Princess Anne.
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A royal source told Fabulous that the royal parents – similar to Princess Kate and Prince William – are keen to give their kids a ‘down-to-earth’ upbringing.
They revealed: “Equal dollops of fun, new skill learning, bit of riding, mini rugby and outward bound pursuits occur in the grounds of Gatcombe.
“Muddy clothes, wet dogs, shrieking giggles, play fights are all to be expected by the Tindalls.
“Mike and Zara are a real team, a strong family unit, genuinely still in love, they hold hands in public, and are the best company to be around.
“Mia and Lena are very fortunate to have a mother in Zara who is capable, kind, fun, a grafter, down to earth and a real force for good.”
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Royal fans have delighted in photos of Princess Charlotte and cheeky Mia, with one hailing them as “royal cousin goals.”
One watcher added: “Love that Charlotte and Mia seem to be so close–cousins are just the best! ”
Another remarked: “They are related but also seem like great friends.”
A third voice observed: “Love their bond, just like their mum and dad growing up as kids.”
Inside life of most relatable royal couple Zara and Mike Tindall
YOU might expect to find royalty spending their evenings eating fancy food, wearing designer gowns and dripping in diamonds.
But for one royal couple, life is a lot more ‘normal’ than you’d imagine – we’re talking curry and beer nights and muddy dog walks.
From Ann Summers parties and tongue piercings to sibling spats in the royal box, here we take a look at how the Tindall clan has carved out a reputation as Britain’s most relatable royals.
Mike and Zara met in Australia in 2003 during the Rugby World Cup, after they were introduced to each other in a bar in Sydney by Zara’s cousin Prince Harry.
The couple’s relationship blossomed back in the UK, but it wasn’t all big elaborate romantic gestures – things happened naturally.
Mike later told the Daily Mail: “We got introduced but didn’t speak that much.
“Later on, [rugby player] Austin Healey gave me her number and said, ‘She wants you to text her, to say where you’re all going out after the final so she can come along.’”
Unlike Kate Middleton and Prince William, Mike and Zara have never shied away from a PDA and happily show their love for each other.
But when it comes to dates, they reportedly love nothing more than a night in front of the telly.
According to reports, Mike proposed at home while Zara was watching TV.
It was this level of normality which the Queen was said to have adored about her eldest granddaughter and her family.
One royal source said: “Zara and Mike relax in their dog-strewn home with a box-set, a good curry and some lagers.”
If they do fancy a night out, it’s understood Princess Anne babysits so they can enjoy a date at the local pub near where they live in Gloucester.
