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Princess Charlotte's sweet friendship with cousins Mia and Lena Tindall - photos

Prince William and Princess Kate's daughter is often spotted with her royal cousins

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attends the Platinum Pageant
Sophie Hamilton
Parenting Editor
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter Princess Charlotte has a lovely bond with her cousins, Mia and Lena Tindall, daughters of Zara and Mike Tindall.

The young royals are often spotted having fun together at official events such as the annual London parade Trooping the Colour, where the royal family gather together on Buckingham Palace's balcony.

Charlotte, seven, is in the middle of her Tindall girl cousins in age - Mia is nine and Lena is four – so the three girls make a sweet little group.

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Mike Tindall previously told The Telegraph of the young cousins in the family: "Lena and obviously Louis are similar ages and Mia's sort of in between Charlotte and George, and then you've got Peter's children Savannah and Isla who are just a little bit older."

He added: "James (Viscount Severn, Prince Edward's son) is, well not exactly the ring leader, but he's the oldest. So, yeah, it's going to be a good little group.

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Royal cousins Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Lena Tindall and Savannah Phillips© Getty
Royal cousins Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Lena Tindall and Savannah Phillips

In summer 2022, Princess Charlotte and young Lena looked to be having a great time together as they watched the Platinum Jubilee Pageant for the late Queen Elizabeth form the royal box.

In an adorable moment, Lena shared her Maoam stripe sweets with her cousins Charlotte, George and Savannah Phillips – and Charlotte looked especially delighted by the treats that were handed to her.

Lena Tindall shares sweets with royal cousins© Getty
Lena Tindall shares sweets with royal cousins

 The cute cousins were then photographed looking at the pageant programme together.

Lena Tindall and Princess Charlotte at the Platinum Pageant
Lena Tindall and Princess Charlotte at the Platinum Pageant

In summer 2002, Charlotte spent time with her cousin Mia on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour. The young royals seemed to be having a ball watching the parade as they huddled together.

Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall watch Trooping The Colour © Getty
Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall watch Trooping The Colour

Both the Wales children and the Tindall kids share a love of sport inherited from their active parents, so it's no surprise the cousins enjoy playing together.

Princess Charlotte is known to enjoy gymnastics, horse riding and she is thought to play football at her Berkshire school, Lambrook. While Mia and Lena share a passion for rugby like their dad Mike, who previously played for England.

Mia Tindall and Princess Charlotte open their Fortnum & Mason gift bags at the Platinum Pageant © Getty
Mia Tindall and Princess Charlotte open their Fortnum & Mason gift bags at the Platinum Pageant

Speaking at the Legends of Rugby Dinner in February, Mike told HELLO!: "Both Mia and Lena go to Minchinhampton rugby club on a Sunday and they are only nine and four so we've got to give them a bit of time before the pressure comes on but they love all sports and they play rugby as well."

We look forward to see more of the royal cousins together at King Charles' Coronation on 6 May.

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